Movie

The Source

★ 5.4(14)19991h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Chuck Workman
Release date: 1999-01-23
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Box office: $360,895
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Calliope Films

The Source — trailer

About The Source

The Source is a 1999 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Chuck Workman, starring Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper and John Turturro. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Source in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers, and the film chronicles their friendships, their arrival into American consciousness, their travels, frequent parodies, Kerouac's death, and Ginsberg's politicization. Their movement connects with bebop, John Cage's music, abstract expressionism, and living theater. In recent interviews, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kesey, Ferlinghetti, Mailer, Jerry Garcia, Tom Hayden, Gary Snyder, Ed Sanders, and others measure the Beats' meaning and impact.

Cast

Johnny Depp

Jack Kerouac

Dennis Hopper

William S. Burroughs

John Turturro

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

William S. Burroughs

Self (archive footage)

Philip Glass

Self

Robert Creeley

Self

Ann Charters

Self

George Steade

Self

David Amram

Self

Ed Sanders

Self

Gregory Corso

Self

Themes & keywords

biographywritergay themegay artist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Source in Mexico?+

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

Is The Source on Netflix?+

The Source is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Source?+

The Source has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Source?+

The Source stars Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper, John Turturro, Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs.

When did The Source come out?+

The Source is a 1999 movie directed by Chuck Workman.

What genre is The Source?+

The Source is Documentary and History film.

Who directed The Source?+

The Source was directed by Chuck Workman.