Burroughs: The Movie (1984)

7.0/10 90 min Documentary

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.

Cast

William S. Burroughs

Self

Jackie Curtis

Self

Allen Ginsberg

Self

John Giorno

Self

Brion Gysin

Self

Patti Smith

Self

Terry Southern

Self

Francis Bacon

Self

Lauren Hutton

Self (archive footage)

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