Movie

Guns of the Trees

“Don’t take the poet’s anger for hysterics. When you hear a poet shouting, think about your own existence which is in danger.”

★ 7.3(18)19611h 25m

Drama

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Good to know

Director: Jonas Mekas
Release date: 1961-02-28
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: NACG

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About Guns of the Trees

Guns of the Trees is a 1961 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jonas Mekas, starring Frances Stillman, Ben Carruthers and Adolfas Mekas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Guns of the Trees in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Barbara, a young woman consumed by despair, contemplates suicide, while a man she meets in a church and a married couple struggle to persuade her that life is still worth living. Mekas’s film weaves this intimate drama into a larger reflection on alienation, politics, and the turbulence of early 1960s America.

Cast

Frances Stillman

Barbara

Ben Carruthers

Ben

Adolfas Mekas

Gregory

Argus Spear Juillard

Argus

Frank Kuenstler

Frank

Louis Brigante

Luis

Sudie Bond

Sudie

Leonard Hicks

Leonard

Melvin Clay

Man Looking for Job

George Maciunas

Man with Theorbo

Tina Stoumen

Girl on Swing

Barbara Tucker

Woman with Child

Themes & keywords

new york citysuicide

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Guns of the Trees in Sweden?+

Guns of the Trees is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Sweden. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Guns of the Trees on Netflix?+

Guns of the Trees is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is Guns of the Trees?+

Guns of the Trees has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Guns of the Trees?+

Guns of the Trees stars Frances Stillman, Ben Carruthers, Adolfas Mekas, Argus Spear Juillard and Frank Kuenstler.

When did Guns of the Trees come out?+

Guns of the Trees is a 1961 movie directed by Jonas Mekas.

What genre is Guns of the Trees?+

Guns of the Trees is Drama film.

Who directed Guns of the Trees?+

Guns of the Trees was directed by Jonas Mekas.