Chappaqua (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1966, Chappaqua is a drama film directed by Conrad Rooks, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Semi-autobiographical story of Conrad Rooks, who travels to France to undergo a drug-withdrawal cure. Flashbacks to the beginings of psychedelia in San Fran. Though initially confusing, as Rooks blends drug-illusion with reality, and cuts color with black-and-white and monochrome tinted shots, "Chappaqua" is conventionally constructed with a beginning, middle, and end.
Who’s in it. Chappaqua stars Jean-Louis Barrault as Dr. Benoit, Conrad Rooks as Russel Harwick, William S. Burroughs as Opium Jones and Allen Ginsberg as Messiah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Chappaqua 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 Chappaqua page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chappaqua tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chappaqua (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chappaqua change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chappaqua worth watching?
- Chappaqua holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chappaqua?
- Chappaqua stars Jean-Louis Barrault, Conrad Rooks, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and Paula Pritchett.
- When was Chappaqua released?
- Chappaqua was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.