

21-87
6.8(31)196310m1
This short film from Arthur Lipsett is an abstract collage of snippets from discarded footage found by Lipsett in the editing room of the National Film Board (where he worked as an animator), combined with his own black and white 16mm footage shot on the streets of Montreal and New York City, among other locations. A commentary on a machine-dominated society, it is often cited as an influence on George Lucas's Star Wars and his conceptualization of "The Force."
TMDB
6.8/10
31 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- English
- collage
- abstract
Top billed cast
Gallery

Release dates
CanadaCA
- Theatrical24 Apr 1963
Frequently asked questions
- When was 21-87 released?
- 21-87 was released on 24 April 1963.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for 21-87?
- No verified Hindi trailer for 21-87 is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of 21-87?
- 21-87 holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 31 votes.
- Who directed 21-87?
- 21-87 (1963) was directed by Arthur Lipsett.
- How long is 21-87?
- 21-87 runs for 10m.













