Movie

Burroughs: The Movie

★ 7.0(26)19841h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Howard Brookner
Release date: 1984-02-10
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Pinball London

About Burroughs: The Movie

Burroughs: The Movie is a 1984 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Howard Brookner, starring William S. Burroughs, Mortimer Burroughs and Lucien Carr. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Burroughs: The Movie in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

William S. Burroughs

Self

Mortimer Burroughs

Self

Lucien Carr

Self

Jackie Curtis

Self

Allen Ginsberg

Self

John Giorno

Self

James Grauerholz

Self

Brion Gysin

Self

Patti Smith

Self

Terry Southern

Self

Francis Bacon

Self

Lauren Hutton

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

drug addictionjunkiebiographyliteracybeat generation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Burroughs: The Movie in Germany?+

Burroughs: The Movie is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Burroughs: The Movie on Netflix?+

Burroughs: The Movie is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Burroughs: The Movie?+

Burroughs: The Movie has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Burroughs: The Movie?+

Burroughs: The Movie stars William S. Burroughs, Mortimer Burroughs, Lucien Carr, Jackie Curtis and Allen Ginsberg.

When did Burroughs: The Movie come out?+

Burroughs: The Movie is a 1984 movie directed by Howard Brookner.

What genre is Burroughs: The Movie?+

Burroughs: The Movie is Documentary film.

Who directed Burroughs: The Movie?+

Burroughs: The Movie was directed by Howard Brookner.