Naked Lunch
"Exterminate all rational thought."
Originally released in 1991. Naked Lunch is a crime/drama film. directed by David Cronenberg.
Starring Peter Weller, Judy Davis, and Ian Holm
Synopsis
Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug made from a centipede. Upon indulging, he accidentally kills Joan, takes orders from his typewriter-turned-cockroach, ends up in a constantly mutating Mediterranean city and learns that his hip friends have published his work -- which he doesn't remember writing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1,169 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.6M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,641,357
Production Companies
- Recorded Picture Company
- Naked Lunch Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naked Lunch about?
Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug mad...
Who directed Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch was directed by David Cronenberg.
How long is Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Naked Lunch released?
Naked Lunch was released on December 27, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Naked Lunch?
The main cast of Naked Lunch includes Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, Julian Sands, Roy Scheider.
Is Naked Lunch worth watching?
Naked Lunch has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,169 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.