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What Is It? is the name of a 2005 experimental film written, starring, funded and directed by Crispin Glover. As of 2008, the film has only been shown at independent theaters, typically accompanied by a question and answer session, slideshow and meet-and-greet/autograph signing with Glover.

The adventures of a young man whose principle interests are snails, salt, a pipe, and how to get home. As tormented by a hubristic, racist inner psyche.

Genres: Drama, Fantasy

Starring: Michael Bleviss, Carlos Richardson, Lisa Fusco

Released: January 27, 2005

Runtime: 72.0

Popularity Rating: 1.016

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United States of America

The Young Man Michael Bleviss
The Young Man's Alter Ego Carlos Richardson
The Young Man's Fantasy Girl Lisa Fusco
Dueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Inner Psyche and Id Crispin Glover
Dueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Uber Ego Steven C. Stewart
The Young Man's Outer Sanctum Friend / Inner Sanctum's Choked Victim John Insinna
Inner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Snail Collector Kelly Swiderski
Inner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Girl Who Recognizes Burning Robin Adams
The Minstrel Adam Parfrey
The Minstrel's Nemesis Rickey Wittman
The Minstrel's Concubine / Mocking Tormentor / Ultimate Outer Sanctum Victor Lynn Conley
Outer Sanctum Mocking Tormentor / Walkie-Talkie Grabbing Woman That Cries Later Cheryl Brown
Grave Digger / Mocking Tormentor Tom Carroll
Inner Sanctum Puppet Show Audience Member / Outer Sanctum Victim / Inner Sanctum Victim Eric Yates
Screaming Snail / Insect / Monkey Girl (voice) Fairuza Balk
Monkey Woman Zoreena Dreams
Monkey Woman Karin Odell
Monkey Woman Muffy
Monkey Woman Kiva

Art — Set Decoration: Cindy Epping
Art — Set Decoration: Mike Hardy
Art — Set Designer: David Brothers
Camera — Additional Photography: Billy Bob Williams
Camera — Additional Photography: Crispin Glover
Camera — Additional Photography: Scott Henriksen
Camera — Additional Photography: Scott Peterson
Camera — Director of Photography: Wyatt Troll
Crew — Thanks: Betty Glover
Crew — Thanks: Bruce Glover
Crew — Thanks: Christopher Coppola
Crew — Thanks: Christopher McDaniel
Crew — Thanks: David Lynch
Crew — Thanks: Mark Mothersbaugh
Crew — Thanks: Nicolas Cage
Crew — Thanks: Tim Hunter
Crew — Thanks: Werner Herzog
Directing — Director: Crispin Glover
Editing — Editor: Crispin Glover
Production — Casting: Kim Davis-Wagner
Production — Executive Producer: Cassian Elwes
Production — Executive Producer: John Grant
Production — Executive Producer: Mike Foley
Production — Executive Producer: Phil Grossma
Production — Producer: Crispin Glover
Production — Producer: Matt Devlen
Production — Producer: Michael Pallagi
Production — Producer: Ryan Page
Sound — Assistant Sound Editor: Molly Fitzjarrald
Sound — Music Supervisor: Crispin Glover
Writing — Writer: Crispin Glover