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
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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
11980s
1 title · average score 69
69
American Playhouse (1982)
TV show · as Butler