Split (1989 film)

Split is a 1989 film directed by Chris Shaw and starring Timothy Dwight and Joan Bechtel. The film was notable for its early use of CGI. It was the final film appearance of Gene Evans.

Split
Original VHS cover
Directed by	Chris Shaw
Written by	Chris Shaw
Produced by	Barbara Horscraft
Starring	Timothy Dwight Joan Bechtel
Cinematography	Chris Shaw
Edited by	Chris Shaw
Music by	Robert Galpren Chris Shaw
Release date	March 24, 1989 (1989-03-24)
Running time	85 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

A big brother-like leader from another dimension known as the Director controls our every move while letting us believe that we have free will. Starker is a homeless man for whom no records exist so he is able to elude the Director and his Agency. He attempts to counter the oppressive message and is forced to go into hiding with a round disc that he believes is the gateway to a greater humanity.^[1][2]

Cast

• Timothy Dwight as Starker
• Joan Bechtel as The waitress
• John Flynn as The artist
• Chris Shaw as The Director

Reception

Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times called Split "a timeless political-religious parable".^[3]