Glass: The Perfect American(2013)
Glass: The Perfect American Synopsis
The last days of the American icon Walt Disney form a powerful and poignant subject for Philip Glass's latest opera, which was filmed at its first performances in Madrid in January 2013.
Glass: The Perfect American (2013) is a music film directed by Phelim McDermott, released on October 29, 2013 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Christopher Purves, David Pittsinger, Donald Kaasch and Janis Kelly. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Phelim McDermott
- Writers:
- Rudy Wurlitzer
- Composer:
- Philip Glass
- Status:
- Released
Glass: The Perfect American Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Purves
as Walt Disney
- David Pittsinger
David Pittsinger
as Roy
- Donald Kaasch
Donald Kaasch
as Dantine
Janis Kelly
as Hazel George
Marie McLaughlin
as Lillian Disney
- Sarah Tynan
Sarah Tynan
as Sharon
- Nazan Fikret
Nazan Fikret
as Diane
Dennis Russell Davies
as Conductor
- Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid
Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid
as Orchestra
Key crew
Directed by Phelim McDermott, written by Rudy Wurlitzer.
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Glass: The Perfect American Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Glass: The Perfect American – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Glass: The Perfect American online?
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Glass: The Perfect American (2013) is available to stream on Stingray Classica Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Glass: The Perfect American?
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The main cast of Glass: The Perfect American (2013) includes Christopher Purves, David Pittsinger, Donald Kaasch, Janis Kelly and Marie McLaughlin. The film was directed by Phelim McDermott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Glass: The Perfect American released?
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Glass: The Perfect American was released on October 29, 2013 and runs for 2h.
Is Glass: The Perfect American worth watching?
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Glass: The Perfect American (2013) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.