Wholly Communion (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, Wholly Communion is a notable film directed by Peter Whitehead, running about 33 minutes.
What it’s about. A short film documenting what was referred to as "The International Poetry Incarnation". It was billed as Great Britain's first full-scale "happening", with the world's leading Beat poets together under one roof at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11, 1965, for an evening of near-hallucinatory revelry. It came to be seen as one of the cultural high points of the Swinging Sixties.
Who’s in it. Wholly Communion stars Gregory Corso as Himself, Harry Fainlight as Himself, Lawrence Ferlinghetti as Himself and Allen Ginsberg as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Wholly Communion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wholly Communion page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wholly Communion (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wholly Communion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wholly Communion worth watching?
- Wholly Communion holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wholly Communion?
- Wholly Communion stars Gregory Corso, Harry Fainlight, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg and Michael Horovitz.
- When was Wholly Communion released?
- Wholly Communion was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 33 minutes.