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Burroughs: The Movie (1984)

Movie ★ 7.0 90 min

Documentary

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.

Howard Brookner Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 10, 1984
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt3581384
Language
Studio
Pinball London, DPI, Citifilmworks

Themes

Cast

William S. Burroughs William S. Burroughs Self Mortimer Burroughs Self Lucien Carr Self Jackie Curtis Jackie Curtis Self Allen Ginsberg Allen Ginsberg Self John Giorno John Giorno Self James Grauerholz Self Brion Gysin Brion Gysin Self Patti Smith Patti Smith Self Terry Southern Terry Southern Self Francis Bacon Francis Bacon Self Lauren Hutton Lauren Hutton Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Burroughs: The Movie?
Burroughs: The Movie was directed by Howard Brookner.
Who stars in Burroughs: The Movie?
Burroughs: The Movie stars William S. Burroughs, Mortimer Burroughs, Lucien Carr, Jackie Curtis.
When was Burroughs: The Movie released?
Burroughs: The Movie is a 1984 documentary film.
Where can I watch Burroughs: The Movie?
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