Cremaster 5(1997)
Cremaster 5 Synopsis
CREMASTER 5 is a five-act opera (sung in Hungarian) set in late-ninteenth century Budapest. The last film in the series, it represents the moment when the testicles are finally released and sexual differentiation is fully attained. The lamenting tone of the opera suggests that Barney invisions this as a moment of tragedy and loss. The primary character is the Queen of Chain (played by Ursula Andress). Barney, himself, plays three characters who appear in the mind of the Queen: her Diva, Magician, and Giant. The Magician is a stand-in for Harry Houdini, who was born in Budapest in 1874 and appears as a recurring character in the Cremaster cycle.
Cremaster 5 (1997) is a drama and music film directed by Matthew Barney, released on October 24, 1997 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Ursula Andress, Matthew Barney, Joanne Rha and Susan Rha. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Barney
- Writers:
- Matthew Barney
- Producers:
- Matthew Barney, Barbara Gladstone
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Strietmann
- Composer:
- Jonathan Bepler
- Status:
- Released
Cremaster 5 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ursula Andress
as Queen of Chain
Matthew Barney
as Diva / Giant / Magician
- Joanne Rha
Joanne Rha
as Queen's Usher / Fudor Sprite
- Susan Rha
Susan Rha
as Queen's Usher / Fudor Sprite
- Amy Chiang
Amy Chiang
as Fudor Sprite
- Mei-Chiao Chiu
Mei-Chiao Chiu
as Fudor Sprite
- Michelle Ingkavet
Michelle Ingkavet
as Fudor Sprite
- Yoko Hyun
Yoko Hyun
as Fudor Sprite (as Yoko Kuroiwa)
- Kim Nghiem
Kim Nghiem
as Fudor Sprite
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Barney, written by Matthew Barney, produced by Matthew Barney and Barbara Gladstone.
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Cremaster 5 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 26 ratings.
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Cremaster 5 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Cremaster 5?
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The main cast of Cremaster 5 (1997) includes Ursula Andress, Matthew Barney, Joanne Rha, Susan Rha and Amy Chiang. The film was directed by Matthew Barney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cremaster 5 released?
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Cremaster 5 was released on October 24, 1997 and runs for 55m.
Is Cremaster 5 worth watching?
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Cremaster 5 (1997) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.