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Burroughs: The Movie

7.019841h 30mNRMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorHoward Brookner
ProducersHoward Brookner·Edouard Douek

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Not available in India
Streaming in 5 other countries

Burroughs: The Movie isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Howard Brookner

WBWilliam S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
Self
MB
Mortimer Burroughs
Self
LC
Lucien Carr
Self
JCJackie Curtis
Jackie Curtis
Self
AGAllen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Self
JGJohn Giorno
John Giorno
Self
JG
James Grauerholz
Self
BGBrion Gysin
Brion Gysin
Self
PSPatti Smith
Patti Smith
Self
TSTerry Southern
Terry Southern
Self
FBFrancis Bacon
Francis Bacon
Self
LHLauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton
Self (archive footage)

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Is Burroughs: The Movie based on a true story?

Yes — Burroughs: The Movie is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).