Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats (1985)

09/06/1985 (EN) • Documentary • 1h 11m

Overview

Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats (1985)

09/06/1985 (EN) • 1h 11m

Documentary

Overview

Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.

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Peter Coyote

Narrator

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

biography

author

beat generation

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