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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010)

Movie ★ 6.5 88 min

Documentary

A riveting and emotional journey into the world of writer William S. Burroughs, a man considered as cold as an iceberg on a winter night.

Yony Leyser Director Yony Leyser Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 5, 2010
Runtime
88 min
Budget
$160,000
IMDb
tt1466072
Language
Studio
, Bulletproof Films

Themes

Cast

Peter Weller Peter Weller Self - Narrator William S. Burroughs William S. Burroughs Self David Cronenberg David Cronenberg Self Gus Van Sant Gus Van Sant Self Iggy Pop Iggy Pop Self Jello Biafra Jello Biafra Self John Waters John Waters Self Laurie Anderson Laurie Anderson Self Patti Smith Patti Smith Self Genesis P-Orridge Genesis P-Orridge Self Andy Warhol Andy Warhol Self (archive footage) Allen Ginsberg Allen Ginsberg Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is William S. Burroughs: A Man Within about?
A riveting and emotional journey into the world of writer William S. Burroughs, a man considered as cold as an iceberg on a winter night.
Who directed William S. Burroughs: A Man Within?
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within was directed by Yony Leyser.
Who stars in William S. Burroughs: A Man Within?
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within stars Peter Weller, William S. Burroughs, David Cronenberg, Gus Van Sant.
When was William S. Burroughs: A Man Within released?
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within is a 2010 documentary film.
Where can I watch William S. Burroughs: A Man Within?
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