Tongues
Tongues
1982, English. Directed by Shirley Clarke.
A performance piece written by Sam Shepard, enacted by Joseph Chaikin and directed by Shirley Clarke, a dying man reflects on his life while delivering his own last rites.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Tongues is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 10 August 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sam Shepard
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What Tongues is based on
Tongues is based on Tongues by Sam Shepard.
Tongues
By Sam Shepard
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How long is Tongues?
Tongues runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does Tongues have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Tongues on?
Tongues is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tongues?
If you liked Tongues, try Hounddog, Lucky Them, The Safety of Objects.
Who directed Tongues?
Tongues (1982) was directed by Shirley Clarke and stars Joe Chaikin.
What is Tongues based on?
Tongues is based on Tongues by Sam Shepard.