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Poster for Usher

Curtis Harrington

Usher

English / 2000 / 37m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

Writer Truman Jones travels to the home of old, eccentric poet Roderick Usher in his quest for wisdom from the aging poet.

Included in
June 2021
Position 73
Included in
Fragments of Seeking: Short Films by Curtis Harrington
Position 8

Credits

Crew

DirectorCurtis Harrington

WriterCurtis Harrington

Cast

Curtis Harringtonas Roderick Usher/Madeline Usher

as Truman Jones

Fabrice Uzanas Pierre

Nikolas Schreckas Catholic Priest

Zeena Schreckas The Lesbian

Robert Mundias The Doctor

Ruth-Ellen Tayloras The Rich Woman

Ashley Clarkas Melissa

Renate Druksas The Viennese

Usher (2000) | Criteria