Burroughs: The Movie(1984)
Burroughs: The Movie 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.
Burroughs: The Movie (1984) is a documentary film directed by Howard Brookner, released on February 10, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars William S. Burroughs, Mortimer Burroughs, Lucien Carr and Jackie Curtis. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Brookner
- Producers:
- Howard Brookner
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Southon
- Production:
- Pinball London, DPI, Citifilmworks
- Status:
- Released
Burroughs: The Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
William S. Burroughs
as Self
- Mortimer Burroughs
Mortimer Burroughs
as Self
- Lucien Carr
Lucien Carr
as Self
Jackie Curtis
as Self
Allen Ginsberg
as Self
John Giorno
as Self
- James Grauerholz
James Grauerholz
as Self
Brion Gysin
as Self
Patti Smith
as Self
Terry Southern
as Self
Francis Bacon
as Self
Lauren Hutton
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Howard Brookner, produced by Howard Brookner.
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Burroughs: The Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 29 ratings.
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Burroughs: The Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Burroughs: The Movie online?
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Burroughs: The Movie (1984) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Burroughs: The Movie?
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The main cast of Burroughs: The Movie (1984) includes William S. Burroughs, Mortimer Burroughs, Lucien Carr, Jackie Curtis and Allen Ginsberg. The film was directed by Howard Brookner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burroughs: The Movie released?
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Burroughs: The Movie was released on February 10, 1984 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Burroughs: The Movie worth watching?
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Burroughs: The Movie (1984) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.