Assassins: A Conversationpiece (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Assassins: A Conversationpiece is a music and documentary film directed by Roger Englander, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Stephen Sondheim and librettist John Weidman discuss their stage musical Assassins, and offer advice for future productions. Sondheim, seated at a piano, focuses on the arrangement of his score, singing excerpts from the show's songs as examples. Weidman focuses on his text and the meaning of individual sequences. Scenic designer Loren Sherman, who designed the set for the 1990 Off-Broadway production of the show at Playwrights Horizons, displays his model for the set and offers advice on dealing with the scenic design challenges presented by the show. Each man appears separately and addresses the camera directly, with no interviewer present.
Who’s in it. Assassins: A Conversationpiece stars Stephen Sondheim as Self, John Weidman as Self and Loren Sherman as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assassins: A Conversationpiece page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assassins: A Conversationpiece tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
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- Where can I watch Assassins: A Conversationpiece (1991)?
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- Who stars in Assassins: A Conversationpiece?
- Assassins: A Conversationpiece stars Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman and Loren Sherman.
- When was Assassins: A Conversationpiece released?
- Assassins: A Conversationpiece was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.