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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within(2010)
Status: Released
Date: 2010-11-05
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25 Votes
Time: 1h 28m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $160,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Bulletproof Films
Movie: William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
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Peter Weller
Self - Narrator
William S. Burroughs
Self
David Cronenberg
Self
Gus Van Sant
Self
Iggy Pop
Self
Jello Biafra
Self
John Waters
Self
Laurie Anderson
Self
Patti Smith
Self
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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.
Release Date
2010-11-05
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6.6
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