Poetry in Motion (1982): Cast
Poetry in Motion is a 1982 documentary directed by Ron Mann, starring Charles Bukowski, John Cage and Tom Waits. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Ron Mann
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Poetry in Motion About?
The premise of Poetry in Motion without spoilers.
More than twenty North American poets recite, sing and perform, and early in the film Charles Bukowski reflects on a poem’s energy. The voices trace a lineage from Walt Whitman and Charles Olson, spanning Black Mountain poets, Beats, minimalists like John Cage, the wordless Four Horsemen and Tom Waits, often blending radical political imagery with a troubadour spirit.
Poetry in Motion Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- poet
- poem
- recitation
- reading
- literature
- educational film
- book
- anti narration
- poetry
- independent film
Poetry in Motion Cast
Charles Bukowski leads the cast, with John Cage and Tom Waits. Directed by Ron Mann; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ron Mann
- Charles Bukowski as themselves
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John Cage as themselves -
Tom Waits as themselves -
Allen Ginsberg as themselves
Also Starring in Poetry in Motion
· 16 more- William S. Burroughs Themselves
- Amiri Baraka Themselves
- Michael McClure Themselves
- John Giorno Themselves
- Jim Carroll Themselves
- Ed Sanders Themselves
- Anne Waldman Themselves
- Michael Ondaatje Themselves
- Ntozake Shange Themselves
- Robert Creeley Themselves
- Diane Di Prima Themselves
- Christopher Dewdney Themselves
- Ted Milton Themselves
- Gary Snyder Themselves
- Ted Berrigan Themselves
- Kenward Elmslie Themselves
Poetry in Motion Also Known As
Also known as “诗歌行动”.
- Also known as
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- 诗歌行动
Seen Poetry in Motion?
Movies Like Poetry in Motion
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bukowski, Poets on Film No. 1 and Poem Posters.
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Bukowski 1973 -
Poets on Film No. 1 1977 -
Poem Posters 1967 -
A Poem Is a Naked Person 1974 -
Passion & Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah 2005 -
Bukowski at Bellevue 1970 -
SlamNation 1998 -
Trying to Kiss the Moon 1994 -
Right On! 1970 -
Illuminated Texts 1982 -
Shut Up and Say Something 2017 -
Scattered Remains 1988
Poetry in Motion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Poetry in Motion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Poetry in Motion?
Poetry in Motion runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Poetry in Motion released?
Poetry in Motion was released on September 17, 1982.
Who directed Poetry in Motion?
Poetry in Motion was directed by Ron Mann.
More films by Ron Mann Who is in the cast of Poetry in Motion?
Poetry in Motion stars Charles Bukowski, John Cage and Tom Waits, among 20 credited actors.
Does Poetry in Motion have a post-credit scene?
No. Poetry in Motion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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