drug addiction,junkie,biography,literacy,beat generation

Burroughs: The Movie (1984)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Howard Brookner
  • Profile picture of William S. Burroughs
    Self William S. Burroughs
  • Profile picture of Jackie Curtis
    Self Jackie Curtis
  • Profile picture of Allen Ginsberg
    Self Allen Ginsberg
  • Profile picture of John Giorno
    Self John Giorno
  • Profile picture of Brion Gysin
    Self Brion Gysin
  • Profile picture of Patti Smith
    Self Patti Smith
  • Profile picture of Terry Southern
    Self Terry Southern
  • Profile picture of Francis Bacon
    Self Francis Bacon

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Keywords

  • drug addiction
  • junkie
  • biography
  • literacy
  • beat generation