Burroughs: The Movie 40 years old

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.

Credits

Burroughs: The Movie Cast

Name Character
Lauren Hutton She was 40, now 81 years old
Terry Southern He was 59, 71 years old when he died
Allen Ginsberg He was 57, 70 years old when he died
Patti Smith She was 37, now 77 years old
William S. Burroughs He was 70, 83 years old when he died as Himself
Jackie Curtis She was 36, 38 years old when she died
John Giorno He was 48, 83 years old when he died
Brion Gysin He was 68, 70 years old when he died

Burroughs: The Movie Crew

Name Department
Edouard Douek as Executive Producer. Production
James A. Lebovitz as Cinematography. Crew
Tom DiCillo as Cinematography. He was 30 (now 71) years old Crew
Mike Southon as Cinematography. He was 15 (now 24) years old Crew
Howard Brookner as Cinematography. He was 29 (34) years old when He died Crew
Howard Brookner as Director. He was 29 (34) years old when He died Directing
Howard Brookner as Producer. He was 29 (34) years old when He died Production
Burroughs: The Movie poster
Burroughs: The Movie (40 years)

  • Release day: Friday, February 10, 1984
  • Runtime: 90 minutes