Burroughs: The Movie
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1984 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Howard Brookner |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (26 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Howard Brookner constructs the film from a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts, archival footage, and readings, relying on Burroughs' own cadence to guide the narrative. It explores the alchemy of personal trauma, literary innovation, and cultural rebellion that forged an iconic voice.
What lingers after the final frame is the texture of a life lived relentlessly at the edge. The film is less a eulogy and more a transmission of a singular, disruptive energy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Howard Brookner
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Best viewed with focused attention, allowing the hypnotic narration and era-defining interviews to fully resonate.
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