Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats (1985)
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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Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.57 |
Directed By
John Antonelli
TOP CAST
Peter Coyote
Narrator
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