Carmen (1985)
Carmen was Alexander Payne’s first short film, made while he was studying at UCLA Film School. It is a silent comedy, derived from the opera of the same name. In the film a mentally challenged gas station attendant is put in charge of the store, which leads to love and a tragic-comic end.
Director: Alexander Payne
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Steve Freedman as Terry |
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Khorshield MacHalle as Carmen |
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Joe Marinelli as Joey |
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Margo Newman as Woman in Car |
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Buddha Jon Parker as Mother |
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Jeri Alyse Pittman as Sister |
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George Woodard as Boss |
| Camera | João Penna | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Alexander Payne | Music |
| Directing | Alexander Payne | Director |