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Between Time and Timbuktu

  • TV Movie
  • 1972
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
226
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Between Time and Timbuktu (1972)
ComedySci-Fi

A poet-astronaut is shot through an area of space called the Chronosynclastic Infundibulum. He is duplicated into infinite copies of himself, each of whom finds himself in a bizarre situatio... Read allA poet-astronaut is shot through an area of space called the Chronosynclastic Infundibulum. He is duplicated into infinite copies of himself, each of whom finds himself in a bizarre situations on a different world. (These scenarios are all derived from the novels and short storie... Read allA poet-astronaut is shot through an area of space called the Chronosynclastic Infundibulum. He is duplicated into infinite copies of himself, each of whom finds himself in a bizarre situations on a different world. (These scenarios are all derived from the novels and short stories of Kurt Vonnegut Jr., including Cat's Cradle, Welcome to the Monkey House, Harrison Berg... Read all

  • Director
    • Fred Barzyk
  • Writers
    • Fred Barzyk
    • David R. Loxton
    • David Odell
  • Stars
    • 'Cousin Brucie' Morrow
    • Dortha Duckworth
    • William Hickey
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    226
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fred Barzyk
    • Writers
      • Fred Barzyk
      • David R. Loxton
      • David Odell
    • Stars
      • 'Cousin Brucie' Morrow
      • Dortha Duckworth
      • William Hickey
    • 22User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    'Cousin Brucie' Morrow
    • Contest Announcer
    • (as Bruce Morrow)
    Dortha Duckworth
    Dortha Duckworth
    • Mrs. Stevenson
    William Hickey
    William Hickey
    • Stony Stevenson
    Ray Goulding
    Ray Goulding
    • Walter Gesundheit
    Bob Elliott
    Bob Elliott
    • Bud Williams, Jr.
    Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover
    • Col. Donald 'Tex' Pirandello
    Russell Morash
    • Sandy Abernathy
    John Devlin
    John Devlin
    • Dr. Bobby Denton
    Jay Garner
    • President Rosewater
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Bokonon
    Edie Lynch
    • Island Girl
    Jerry Gershman
    • Sergeant
    James Sloyan
    James Sloyan
    • Dr. Paul Proteus
    George Serries
    • Prosecutor
    Ashley Westcott
    • Deaf Juror
    • (as Ashley Wescott)
    John Peters
    • Drunk
    Helen Stenborg
    Helen Stenborg
    • Miss Martin
    Hurd Hatfield
    Hurd Hatfield
    • Dr. Hoenikker
    • Director
      • Fred Barzyk
    • Writers
      • Fred Barzyk
      • David R. Loxton
      • David Odell
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    Brian14Leonard

    A Vonnegut potpourri with some great moments.

    Between Time and Timbuktu was an effort at doing an introductory "best-of-Kurt-Vonnegut" for national TV. Although some Vonnegut fans think it's a diluted mess (see the book reviews), it serves well as a quirky intro to some of his themes and characters. William Hickey is wonderful as the bewildered "astronaut", and Bob and Ray are at their peak, with some hysterically funny dialogue. Why isn't it available on video?
    10chris-50

    Did I ever tell you my driveway reminds me of Mars?

    When I was 14, I saw Between And Timbuktu for the first time. I even tape recorded it on my old portable Panasonic cassette player (the one with the blue and white piano-like keys) and used to listen to it over and over again. It made a lasting impression on me that persists to this day. Other than being very entertaining and quite funny, it, (1) introduced me to the works of Kurt Vonnegut, (2) introduced me to Bob & Ray (3) introduced me to a number of diverse actors who I will always first and foremost associate with their roles here including William Hickey, Kevin McCarthy and Susan Sullivan. And even though I have long since lost that tape, and Kurt apparently continues to block any efforts to make this film available (while allowing Slapstick to stink up the ether), it will always have a warm place in my heart.
    meadow-3

    Worth seeing once. (Truly)

    Saw this in a revival theatre. I was mentally (you know) ready for a sci-fi film and totally enjoyed it.

    I don't know if I would "buy" the premise of the story today, but the time travel venues were thought provoking. Food for thought for a (then)-seeking youth.
    8marknyc

    Could PBS ever do something this bizarre today?

    I was mesmerized by this strange film back in 1972, and it lingered in my memories for years until I was finally able to view it a few months ago. The parts that I recall held up beautifully, especially Bob & Ray's work (which was largely ad-libbed). Some of the Vonnegut stories work, some don't: the "Handicapper General" piece is quite scary and all too real, as is the section about ethical suicide parlors. But in the end it's Elliot and Goulding (and Hickey) who save the day.

    I still can't think about "ex-astronaut Bud Williams, Jr." telling his story about Tang without smiling. Wish they would release this on DVD (and another early NET special - America, Inc. with Jean Shepherd).
    7dcorr123

    Write a jingle and win a trip into space

    NASA decides to launch the first "ordinary" man into space, based on writing a winning jingle. Our astronaut gets more than he bargained for with a bizarre trip through space and time. For myself the most memorable parts include: 1) Bob and Ray's ongoing commentary and their attempts to remember Armstrong's "one great step..." line and 2) a future in which the government tries to make everybody equal by reducing them to the lowest common denominator of abilities. It's a real trip watching a ballet performed in which the dancers have to wear weights to make themselves clumsy.

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      New Line Cinema attempted to pick up the film for a theatrical release after having a successful run at college campus but the deal fell through over finances.
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      Version of Harrison Bergeron (1995)

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Between Time and Timbuktu: A Space Fantasy
    • Production companies
      • National Educational Television (NET)
      • WGBH
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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