William S. Burroughs Movies

  • 1963
    Towers Open Fire

    Towers Open Fire

    Towers Open Fire

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    Antony Balch tackles key themes and ideas from the writing of William S. Burroughs in a unique, cinematic style.

    Towers Open Fire
  • 1982
    Poetry in Motion

    Poetry in Motion

    Poetry in Motion

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    More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of...

    Poetry in Motion
  • 1983
    Pirate Tape

    Pirate Tape

    Pirate Tape

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    Derek Jarman's film portrait of American writer William S. Burroughs was shot in September 1982 during his first visit to England to attend the...

    Pirate Tape
  • 1991
    William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

    William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

    William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

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    An hour-long interview with author William S. Burroughs in which he expounds on American culture, art and morals.

    William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers
  • 1966
    The Cut-Ups

    The Cut-Ups

    The Cut-Ups

    6.61966HD

    Essentially a dizzying montage of quirky shots of legendary Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs and noted surrealist artist Brion Gysin, this...

    The Cut-Ups