Ballad of the Skeletons(1997)
Ballad of the Skeletons Synopsis
A close-up of Allen Ginsberg reciting his “skeletons” poem is bluescreened and dissolved against archival film and video clips, and backed by musicians to create a sort of song that becomes an American anthem.
Ballad of the Skeletons (1997) is a music film directed by Gus Van Sant, released on November 20, 1997 with a runtime of 4m. It stars Allen Ginsberg. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Gus Van Sant
- Writers:
- Gus Van Sant, Allen Ginsberg
- Composer:
- Allen Ginsberg
- Production:
- Sundance
- Status:
- Released
Ballad of the Skeletons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Gus Van Sant, written by Gus Van Sant and Allen Ginsberg.
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Ballad of the Skeletons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Ballad of the Skeletons – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ballad of the Skeletons?
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The main cast of Ballad of the Skeletons (1997) includes Allen Ginsberg. The film was directed by Gus Van Sant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ballad of the Skeletons released?
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Ballad of the Skeletons was released on November 20, 1997 and runs for 4m.
Is Ballad of the Skeletons worth watching?
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Ballad of the Skeletons (1997) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.