
Burroughs: The Movie (1984)
Documentary
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.
Director: Howard Brookner
The Cast

William S. Burroughs
Self

Mortimer Burroughs
Self

Lucien Carr
Self

Jackie Curtis
Self

Allen Ginsberg
Self

John Giorno
Self

James Grauerholz
Self

Brion Gysin
Self

Patti Smith
Self

Terry Southern
Self

Francis Bacon
Self

Lauren Hutton
Self (archive footage)
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