Writing
William S. Burroughs
- Titles
- 76movies2TV shows
- Career
Active from 1963 to 2024, busiest in 1982 and 1991 with 3 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 8top three billing
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
The Junky's Christmas71/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 9 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Absurdist Humor4.5average 2.0
- Uncanny4.6average 2.5
- Psychological7.4average 5.6
- Social Commentary6.6average 4.9
- Dark Humor4.4average 2.9
- Eroticism3.3average 1.8
- Melancholy6.1average 4.7
- Satire & Parody3.6average 2.3
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.2, average 5.2
- Family Dynamics3.2, average 4.7
- Adrenaline4.0, average 5.1
- Wholesome2.3, average 3.3
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- AAntony BalchActorGhost at No. 9, Bill and Tony, William Buys a Parrot, Towers Open Fire, The Cut-Ups
Genesis P-OrridgeActorDecoder, Ghost at No. 9
Allen GinsbergActorChappaqua, It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen
Ornette ColemanActorNaked Lunch, Chappaqua
Gus Van SantDirectorThanksgiving Prayer, The Discipline of D.E.
Movies and TV shows
342020s
2 titles · average score 67
2010s
2 titles · average score 65
65
The Wild Boys (2017)
Original Story
2000s
5 titles
Nova Express (2009)
as Narrator (voice)
Wanderlust (2006)
as Tom the Priest
1990s
8 titles · average score 72
77
The Book of Life (1998)
as Preacher on Radio (voice)
85
Good Will Hunting (1997)
In Memory Of
64
Ah Pook Is Here. (1994)
as Narrator
71
The Junky's Christmas (1993)
as Narrator
69
Naked Lunch (1991)
Novel
67
Thanksgiving Prayer (1991)
as A Speaker
71
Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees (1991)
as James "Hive" Maker
The Black Rider (1990)
Writer
1980s
10 titles · average score 60
81
Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
as Tom the Priest
51
Twister (1989)
as Man in Barn
54
Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989)
as Butler
58
Decoder (1984)
as Old Man
Ghost at No. 9 (1982)
Writer
69
American Playhouse (1982)
TV show · as Butler
Shamans of the Blind Country (1981)
as Narrator (voice)
1970s
2 titles
Bill and Tony (1972)
Writer
Ice Cream (1970)
Writer
1960s
5 titles · average score 66
Witchcraft Through the Ages (1968)
as Narrator
70
Chappaqua (1966)
as Opium Jones
66
The Cut-Ups (1966)
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