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1984

Burroughs: The Movie

Directed by Howard Brookner

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.

Duration

1h 30m

Released

February 10, 1984

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  • William S. Burroughs
  • Mortimer Burroughs
  • Lucien Carr
  • Jackie Curtis
  • Allen Ginsberg
  • John Giorno
  • James Grauerholz
  • Brion Gysin
  • Patti Smith

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