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William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs

Alexander Trocchi
Alexander Trocchi

Antony Balch
Antony Balch

Man on Bed

Bachoo Sen
Bachoo Sen

David Jacobs
David Jacobs

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    Antony Balch tackles key themes and ideas from the writing of William S. Burroughs in a unique, cinematic style.

  • Release Date

    1963-12-27

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    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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