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Burroughs: The Movie (1984)

NR · 1984-02-10 · 1h 30m · EN
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An exploration of Burroughs’ life story, as told by Burroughs himself along with many of his contemporaries, including Allen Ginsberg, Brion Gysin, Francis Bacon, Herbert Huncke, Patti Smith, Terry Southern, and William Burroughs Jr.

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William S. BurroughsWilliam S. BurroughsSelfMortimer BurroughsMortimer BurroughsSelfLucien CarrLucien CarrSelfJackie CurtisJackie CurtisSelfAllen GinsbergAllen GinsbergSelfJohn GiornoJohn GiornoSelfJames GrauerholzJames GrauerholzSelfBrion GysinBrion GysinSelfPatti SmithPatti SmithSelfTerry SouthernTerry SouthernSelfFrancis BaconFrancis BaconSelfLauren HuttonLauren HuttonSelf (archive footage)

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BiographyDrug addictionJunkieBeat generationLiteracy

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityBiography · Drug Addiction · JunkiePacingShortDirector preference483075Actor preference257383 · 196492 · 279353Country preferenceUs

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What is Burroughs: The Movie about?

An exploration of Burroughs’ life story, as told by Burroughs himself along with many of his contemporaries, including Allen Ginsberg, Brion Gysin, Francis Bacon, Herbert Huncke, Patti Smith, Terry Southern, and William Burroughs Jr.

How long is Burroughs: The Movie?

Burroughs: The Movie has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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