Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road (2007): Cast

Based on never‑before‑seen footage of Burroughs’ 1983 visit to Denmark and his later years in Lawrence, Kansas, the film paints a portrait of the Beat Generation writer (1914‑1997). After decades abroad in Mexico, Tangier, Paris and London, he returned to New York in 1974, began touring and reading his work, and cemented his cult status. The documentary highlights his performative flair, his later output known as The Last Trilogy, and includes fresh interviews with friends and colleagues.

• SM Co-director Steen Møller Rasmussen
• LM Co-director Lars Movin

• WS William S. Burroughs
• JG John Giorno
• JG James Grauerholz