Wholly Communion
Originally released in 1965. Wholly Communion is a feature film. directed by Peter Whitehead. At just 33 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gregory Corso, Harry Fainlight, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Synopsis
A short film documenting what was referred to as "The International Poetry Incarnation". It was billed as Great Britain's first full-scale "happening", with the world's leading Beat poets together under one roof at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11, 1965, for an evening of near-hallucinatory revelry. It came to be seen as one of the cultural high points of the Swinging Sixties.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 33m
33 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wholly Communion about?
A short film documenting what was referred to as "The International Poetry Incarnation". It was billed as Great Britain's first full-scale "happening", with the world's leading Beat poets together ...
Who directed Wholly Communion?
Wholly Communion was directed by Peter Whitehead.
How long is Wholly Communion?
Wholly Communion has a runtime of 0 hours and 33 minutes (33 minutes total).
When was Wholly Communion released?
Wholly Communion was released on December 31, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wholly Communion?
The main cast of Wholly Communion includes Gregory Corso, Harry Fainlight, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, Michael Horovitz.