Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself

Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself (1962) is a comedy film directed by Stan Brakhage rated 4.0/10.

In “Mr. Tompkins Learns the Facts of Life”, Mr. Tompkins learns about biology. In a wild and entertaining dream, his creator, author George Gamow, sends him through his own blood steam to investigate how his body really functions. Professor Igor Gamow and legendary filmmaker, Stan Brakhage, made the film “Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself” based on George Gamow’s book. The film includes an introduction by George Gamow, himself.

Cast

Don Weygandt

Mr. Tompkins

Robert Benson

Dr. Streets

Aldine Weygant

Mrs. Tompkins

Elfriede Gamov

A Nurse