The Cut-Ups
Originally released in 1966. The Cut-Ups is a documentary film. directed by Antony Balch. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William S. Burroughs and Brion Gysin
Synopsis
Essentially a dizzying montage of quirky shots of legendary Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs and noted surrealist artist Brion Gysin, this nearly 20 minute avant-garde short features repeated articulations of such random things as "Hello," "Where are we now?," and "Look at that picture" instead of music or standard dialogue. The narrative is decidedly nonlinear and perplexing, with no discernible plot whatsoever as we see images of Gysin working on his paintings and calligraphic designs and Burroughs rummaging through draws, packing a suitcase, giving a young man a physical, making a call in a phone booth, and waiting on a platform for a subway train.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cut-Ups about?
Essentially a dizzying montage of quirky shots of legendary Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs and noted surrealist artist Brion Gysin, this nearly 20 minute avant-garde short features rep...
Who directed The Cut-Ups?
The Cut-Ups was directed by Antony Balch.
How long is The Cut-Ups?
The Cut-Ups has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was The Cut-Ups released?
The Cut-Ups was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cut-Ups?
The main cast of The Cut-Ups includes William S. Burroughs, Brion Gysin.