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William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

1991Movie⏱️ 1h 0mNot Rated
Documentary
6.9
IMDB Rating
139 votes

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

Director
Klaus Maeck
Writers
N/A
Stars
William S. Burroughs, Jürgen Ploog
Language
English
Country
Germany
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🎭 Top Cast

William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
as Self
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Jürgen Ploog
as Self - Interviewer

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Color
Color

🏷️ Keywords

americaninterviewliteratureindependent filmcharacter name in title

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⭐ Featured Review

Skims the surface
by Maldoror-21999-05-27

"This documentary on the famed experimental writer, directed by Klaus (DECODER) Maeck, is of value mostly to fans, although it may kindle some interest in the uninitiated. Nowhere near as in-depth as Howard Brookner's BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE, the film focuses on interviews with Burroughs and scenes of him giving public readings, with a concentration on THE WESTERN LANDS. For me, the most memorable bit was Burroughs talking about evolution and space travel. Could have been longer and have more extensive info (I assume Maeck was on a budget), but fans will not really complain...."

💡 Did You Know?

The film mainly features a Burroughs reading at 'Filmkunst 66' in Berlin, Germany (9th May 1986) and an interview by Jürgen Ploog.

📖 Synopsis

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