
Koyaanisqatsi
Life out of balance
Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Koyaanisqatsi
- Genres: Documentary, Drama
- Release Date: 1983-04-27
- Runtime: 86 minutes
- Rating: 7.866/10 (708 votes)
- Budget: $600,000
- Revenue: $3,200,000
- Production Companies: IRE Productions, Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, American Zoetrope
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.5986
- Languages: No Language
Cast & Crew

Ed Asner
as Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)

Pat Benatar
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Jerry Brown
as Self - On TV (archive footage, uncredited)

Johnny Carson
as Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)

Dick Cavett
as Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)

Marilyn Chambers
as Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)

Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)

Lou Dobbs
as Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)

Thomas Dolby
as Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)

Linda Ellerbee
as Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Trailers & Clips
Koyaanisqatsi (1982) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
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What is Koyaanisqatsi?▼
Koyaanisqatsi is a Documentary, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1983-04-27.
Who are the main actors in Koyaanisqatsi?▼
The main cast includes Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Jerry Brown, Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett, .
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Is Koyaanisqatsi based on a true story?▼
Life out of balance
What is the IMDb rating of Koyaanisqatsi?▼
Koyaanisqatsi has an IMDb rating of 7.866/10 based on 708 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Koyaanisqatsi?▼
The movie had a production budget of $600,000 and earned $3,200,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Koyaanisqatsi?▼
The soundtrack was composed by IRE Productions, Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, American Zoetrope. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Koyaanisqatsi filmed?▼
Koyaanisqatsi was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Koyaanisqatsi?▼
The total runtime of Koyaanisqatsi is 86 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to Koyaanisqatsi?▼
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