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A Poet from the Lower East Side

★ 10.0(1)19971h 36m

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Director: Gyula Gazdag
Release date: 1997-01-01
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: Hungary

About A Poet from the Lower East Side

A Poet from the Lower East Side is a 1997 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Gyula Gazdag, starring Allen Ginsberg, Jonas Mekas and István Eörsi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Poet from the Lower East Side in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.

Cast

Allen Ginsberg

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Jonas Mekas

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István Eörsi

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Peter Orlovsky

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Poet from the Lower East Side in New Zealand?+

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How long is A Poet from the Lower East Side?+

A Poet from the Lower East Side has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in A Poet from the Lower East Side?+

A Poet from the Lower East Side stars Allen Ginsberg, Jonas Mekas, István Eörsi and Peter Orlovsky.

When did A Poet from the Lower East Side come out?+

A Poet from the Lower East Side is a 1997 movie directed by Gyula Gazdag.

What genre is A Poet from the Lower East Side?+

A Poet from the Lower East Side is Documentary film.

Who directed A Poet from the Lower East Side?+

A Poet from the Lower East Side was directed by Gyula Gazdag.