Burroughs: The Movie (1983)

  • NR
  • 10/08/1983 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 30m

Overview

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.

Howard Brookner

Director

Cast

William S. Burroughs's headshot

William S. Burroughs

Self
Mortimer Burroughs's headshot

Mortimer Burroughs

Self
Lucien Carr's headshot

Lucien Carr

Self
Jackie Curtis's headshot

Jackie Curtis

Self
Allen Ginsberg's headshot

Allen Ginsberg

Self
John Giorno's headshot

John Giorno

Self
James Grauerholz's headshot

James Grauerholz

Self
Brion Gysin's headshot

Brion Gysin

Self

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