The Apple (1980 film)
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Original theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Menahem Golan |
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| Screenplay by | Menahem Golan |
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| Cinematography | David Gurfinkel |
| Edited by | Alain Jakubowicz |
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NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft mbH
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| Distributed by | Cannon Group |
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92 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The Apple (also called Star Rock) is a 1980 American-West German musical science fiction comedy film written and directed by Menahem Golan, and starring Catherine Mary Stewart, George Gilmour, Grace Kennedy, and Vladek Sheybal.
A disco/rock opera, the film is set in a futuristic 1994. It deals with themes of conformity versus rebellion, and makes use of Biblical allegory including the tale of Adam and Eve.
The film was negatively received by critics and audiences alike, and in some circles, has been considered to be one of the worst films ever made.
Alphie and Bibi, two youths from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in Canada, take part in the 1994 Worldvision Song Festival. Despite being the most talented performers, they are beaten by BIM (Boogalow International Music) and its leader, Mr. Boogalow, who use underhanded tactics to secure a victory. The duo are approached by Mr. Boogalow to sign to his music label, but they soon discover the darker side of the music industry. Bibi is caught up in the wild lifestyle BIM offers, while Alphie risks his life to free her from the company's evil clutches. He eventually convinces her to run away with him and the pair live as hippies for a year (and produce a child) before being tracked down by Mr. Boogalow who insists Bibi owes him ten million dollars. Alphie and Bibi are saved by the Rapture, and all good souls are taken away by Mr. Topps (aka God) who arrives on scene in a flying apparition of a Rolls Royce.
General Hospital actress Finola Hughes made her film debut as a dancer.
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