Movie

Perfect Lives

“An opera for television”

★ 7.5(2)19842h 55m

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Good to know

Director: John Sanborn
Release date: 1984-02-16
Runtime: 2h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Kitchen

About Perfect Lives

Perfect Lives is a 1984 movie in the TV Movie and Music genres, directed by John Sanborn, starring Robert Ashley, “Blue” Gene Tyranny and Jill Kroesen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Perfect Lives in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in the American Midwest, Perfect Lives is “about” bank robbery, cocktail lounges, geriatric love, adolescent elopement, the changing of the light at sundown, et al. One of the definitive text-sound compositions of the late 20th century, it has been called "the most influential music/theater/literary work of the 1980s".

Cast

Robert Ashley

"R" Narrator

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“Blue” Gene Tyranny

Buddy "The World’s Greatest Piano Player"

Jill Kroesen

Isolde

David Van Tieghem

"D" The Captain of The Football Team / Chorus

Themes & keywords

pop artconceptual art

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Perfect Lives in Mexico?+

Perfect Lives is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Perfect Lives on Netflix?+

Perfect Lives is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Perfect Lives?+

Perfect Lives has a runtime of 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).

Who stars in Perfect Lives?+

Perfect Lives stars Robert Ashley, “Blue” Gene Tyranny, Jill Kroesen and David Van Tieghem.

When did Perfect Lives come out?+

Perfect Lives is a 1984 movie directed by John Sanborn.

What genre is Perfect Lives?+

Perfect Lives is TV Movie and Music film.

Who directed Perfect Lives?+

Perfect Lives was directed by John Sanborn.