Directed by John Cameron Mitchell
Written by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask
Cinematography by Frank DeMarco

John Cameron Mitchell as Hansel Schmidt/Hedwig Schmidt Miriam Shor as Yitzhak Michael Pitt as Tommy Gnosis Andrea Martin as Phyliss Stien Alberta Watson as Hedwig's Mother Ben Mayer-Goodman as Hansel (6 Years Old) Stephen Trask as Skshp Theodore Liscinski as Jacek Rob Campbell as Krzysztof Michael Aranov as Schlatko Gene Pyrz as Hansel's Dad Maurice Dean Wint as G.I.

Running Time: 95 min.
Release Date: Jul. '01

Overall Call:
This is the musical compliment to Moulin Rouge. Hedwig shares Moulin's intensity and humor but on a completely different level. The film is in the vein of the 70's androgynous glam rock counter-culture and in a no holds bard manner. The movie portrays the trials and tribulations of Hedwig and his band The Angry Inch. The humor and lyrics are both clever and at times down right hysterical; prolonged laughter occurred on numerous occasions. There is also a great set up of the extreme nature of the band and subject matter juxtaposed with low-level diner crowds, often with very funny results. If you can deal with the subject matter this one is a great ride to take.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Great 70's glam rock soundtrack
+ Great sense of humor throughout