Carmen(1985)
Carmen Synopsis
Carmen was Alexander Payne’s first short film, made while he was studying at UCLA Film School. It is a silent comedy, derived from the opera of the same name. In the film a mentally challenged gas station attendant is put in charge of the store, which leads to love and a tragic-comic end.
Carmen (1985) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alexander Payne, released on January 1, 1985 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Steve Freedman, Khorshield MacHalle, Joe Marinelli and Margo Newman. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexander Payne
- Cinematographer:
- João Penna
- Status:
- Released
Carmen Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Steve Freedman
Steve Freedman
as Terry
- Khorshield MacHalle
Khorshield MacHalle
as Carmen
Joe Marinelli
as Joey
- Margo Newman
Margo Newman
as Woman in Car
- Buddha Jon Parker
Buddha Jon Parker
as Mother
- Jeri Alyse Pittman
Jeri Alyse Pittman
as Sister
- George Woodard
George Woodard
as Boss
Key crew
Directed by Alexander Payne.
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Carmen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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Carmen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carmen online?
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Who stars in Carmen?
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The main cast of Carmen (1985) includes Steve Freedman, Khorshield MacHalle, Joe Marinelli, Margo Newman and Buddha Jon Parker. The film was directed by Alexander Payne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Carmen released?
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Carmen was released on January 1, 1985 and runs for 18m.
Is Carmen worth watching?
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Carmen (1985) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.