The Source
Originally released in 1999. The Source is a documentary/history film. directed by Chuck Workman. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper, and John Turturro
Synopsis
Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers, and the film chronicles their friendships, their arrival into American consciousness, their travels, frequent parodies, Kerouac's death, and Ginsberg's politicization. Their movement connects with bebop, John Cage's music, abstract expressionism, and living theater. In recent interviews, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kesey, Ferlinghetti, Mailer, Jerry Garcia, Tom Hayden, Gary Snyder, Ed Sanders, and others measure the Beats' meaning and impact.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1999
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Box Office
$360.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $360,895
Production Companies
- Calliope Films
- Thirteen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Source about?
Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretati...
Who directed The Source?
The Source was directed by Chuck Workman.
How long is The Source?
The Source has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Source released?
The Source was released on January 23, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Source?
The main cast of The Source includes Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper, John Turturro, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs.