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Time Piece (1965)

Movie ★ 7.1 9 min

Comedy Music Fantasy

Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.

Jim Henson Director Jim Henson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 7, 1965
Runtime
9 min
IMDb
tt0059807
Language
Studio
Muppets

Themes

Cast

Jim Henson Jim Henson Man Enid Cafritz Wife Jerry Juhl Jerry Juhl Bartender Frank Oz Frank Oz Messenger Boy April March Stripper Diana Birkenfield Dave Bailey Drummer Sandy Patterson Dennis Paget Jim Hutchison Male Dancer Barbara Richman Don Sahlin Don Sahlin Comic

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Frequently asked questions

What is Time Piece about?
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
Who directed Time Piece?
Time Piece was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in Time Piece?
Time Piece stars Jim Henson, Enid Cafritz, Jerry Juhl, Frank Oz.
When was Time Piece released?
Time Piece is a 1965 comedy, music, fantasy film.
Where can I watch Time Piece?
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