The Performers
"They Have the World’s Greatest Job…. They Ski!"
Originally released in 1971. The Performers is a documentary film. directed by Dick Barrymore. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie McWilliams, Pat Bauman, and John Clendenin
Synopsis
The story of five skiers, sponsored by K2, who tour the U.S. in a red, white and blue van that matched their skis. They travel like a pack of joyful wolves, devouring powder and looking for challenges. Just 26 minutes in length, the film offers ferocious detail, with ski footage that still holds up today. The film revealed the ski culture as a surrogate family. In an interview years later, skier Charlie McWilliams recalled how people came up to him to explain how they deeply identified with this happygo- lucky skiing clan. He saw the film as a groundbreaking portrayal of skiing as a tribal experience. “It was the first time anybody had gone out and made a film of a group of guys traveling around the country having a great time skiing.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Performers about?
The story of five skiers, sponsored by K2, who tour the U.S. in a red, white and blue van that matched their skis. They travel like a pack of joyful wolves, devouring powder and looking for challen...
Who directed The Performers?
The Performers was directed by Dick Barrymore.
How long is The Performers?
The Performers has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was The Performers released?
The Performers was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Performers?
The main cast of The Performers includes Charlie McWilliams, Pat Bauman, John Clendenin, Bob Griswold, Jim Stelling.