Manual of Arms (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1966, Manual of Arms is a notable film directed by Hollis Frampton, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. In this "fourteen-part drill for the camera," Frampton created a portrait gallery of his art-world friends engaging in a variety of ordinary activities.
Who’s in it. Manual of Arms stars Michael Snow, Joyce Wieland, Marcia Steinbrecher and Rosemarie Castoro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Manual of Arms has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manual of Arms page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manual of Arms (1966)?
- In US, Manual of Arms is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manual of Arms worth watching?
- Manual of Arms holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manual of Arms?
- Manual of Arms stars Michael Snow, Joyce Wieland, Marcia Steinbrecher, Rosemarie Castoro and Lucinda Childs.
- When was Manual of Arms released?
- Manual of Arms was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.