New York in the Fifties (2001): Cast
New York in the Fifties is a 2001 documentary starring Robert Redford, Allen Ginsberg and Norman Mailer. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Run Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is New York in the Fifties About?
The premise of New York in the Fifties without spoilers.
Based on Dan Wakefield’s memoir, the documentary captures 1950s New York as a hub of avant‑garde art, free love, jazz and radical politics. Archival footage is paired with interviews of icons like Kerouac, Ginsberg, Baldwin and reminiscences from Joan Didion, Robert Redford and the Taleses. It follows Wakefield’s leap to New York, seeking purpose.
New York in the Fifties Cast
Robert Redford leads the cast, with Allen Ginsberg and Norman Mailer.
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Robert Redford as themselves -
Allen Ginsberg as themselves - Norman Mailer as themselves
- Count Basie as themselves
Also Starring in New York in the Fifties
· 2 more- William F. Buckley Jr. Themselves
- Jack Kerouac Themselves
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New York in the Fifties FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of New York in the Fifties, each answered in a sentence.
How long is New York in the Fifties?
New York in the Fifties runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was New York in the Fifties released?
New York in the Fifties was released on October 16, 2001.
Who is in the cast of New York in the Fifties?
New York in the Fifties stars Robert Redford, Allen Ginsberg and Norman Mailer, among 6 credited actors.
Does New York in the Fifties have a post-credit scene?
No. New York in the Fifties has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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