"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman(1995)
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman Synopsis
Nam June Paik's first single-channel videotape since 1989 is a heartfelt tribute to his long-time collaborator Charlotte Moorman. This portrait traces Moorman's career as an avant-garde performer, from her classical training to her notorious arrest as the "Topless Cellist" and subsequent talk-show celebrity. Rare documentations of Moorman's performances include Otto Piene's Sky Kiss and Jim McWilliams' Chocolate Cello. Interviews with Moorman's friends, family and collaborators, such as Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Otto Piene, and Barbara Moore, among others, provide intimate recollections of the inimitable Moorman.
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman (1995) is a documentary film directed by Nam June Paik, released on March 3, 1995 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Charlotte Moorman, Charlie Morrow, Yoko Ono and Christo. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Nam June Paik
- Production:
- Little Rocky Cello Corp.
- Status:
- Released
"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlotte Moorman
- Charlie Morrow
Charlie Morrow
Yoko Ono
Christo
Jeanne-Claude
Nam June Paik
- Barbara Wise
Barbara Wise
- Jerald Odover
Jerald Odover
- Otto Piene
Otto Piene
- Beate Gordon
Beate Gordon
Key crew
Directed by Nam June Paik.
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"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Who stars in "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman?
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The main cast of "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman (1995) includes Charlotte Moorman, Charlie Morrow, Yoko Ono, Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The film was directed by Nam June Paik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman released?
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"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman was released on March 3, 1995 and runs for 29m.
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"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman (1995) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.