Cain's Film 55 years old

A film about Alexander Trocchi. Scottish born poet, writer, translator and author of "Young Adam" and "Cain's Book". Part of the film was made at the old Arts Laboratory and includes a discussion with William Burroughs. A portrait of Alexander Trocchi, covering his history as a writer, his interest in drugs, his family life, and ‘Sigma’, the organisation he founded to bring together like-minded people.

Credits

Cain's Film Cast

Name Character
William S. Burroughs He was 55, 83 years old when he died
Alexander Trocchi He was 43, 58 years old when he died
Shawn Phillips He was 26, now 81 years old

Cain's Film Crew

Name Department
Shawn Phillips as Music. He was 26 (now 81) years old Sound
Cain's Film poster
Cain's Film (55 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, July 29, 1969
  • Runtime: 27 minutes