William S. Burroughs: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 42
- on screen
- 1963–2022
- box office
- $1.62M
William S. Burroughs's Career in Numbers
William S. Burroughs's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William S. Burroughs works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Towers Open Fire (1963) to Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road (2007), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
William S. Burroughs Movies by Decade
- 1960s 4
- 1980s 8
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 2
The 1980s were William S. Burroughs's busiest decade, with 8 films.
William S. Burroughs Movies by Genre
- Documentary 7
- Drama 3
- Sci-Fi 3
- Comedy 2
- Animation 1
- Romance 1
- Mystery 1
- Horror 1
Documentary is the genre William S. Burroughs has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (3).
William S. Burroughs Career Milestones
- First film
- Towers Open Fire 1963
- Biggest box office hit
- Bloodhounds of Broadway $43.7K worldwide
- Newest film
- Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road 2007
William S. Burroughs Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William S. Burroughs is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
William S. Burroughs Movies as an Actor
21- 2007
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road Documentary - 2006
Wanderlust as Tom the Priest · Documentary - 1999
The Making of Drugstore Cowboy Documentary - 1998
The Book of Life as Preacher on Radio (voice) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.74K - 1994
Ah Pook Is Here. as Narrator · Drama - 1993
The Junky’s Christmas as Narrator · Animation - 1991
Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees as James "Hive" Maker · Sci-Fi - 1991
Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees as James "Hive" Maker · Sci-Fi - 1991
Thanksgiving Prayer as A Speaker - 1989
Bloodhounds of Broadway as Butler · Romance Worldwide box office: $43.7K - 1989
Twister Drama Worldwide box office: $33.5K - 1984
Decoder as Old Man · Mystery - 1983
Pirate Tape Documentary - 1982
Ghost at No. 9 - 1981
Energy and How to Get It Comedy - 1981
Shamans of the Blind Country as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 1981
Chelsea Hotel Documentary - 1968
Witchcraft Through the Ages as Narrator · Horror - 1966
Chappaqua as Opium Jones · Drama - 1966
The Cut-Ups Documentary - 1963
Towers Open Fire Sci-Fi
William S. Burroughs in Documentaries & Specials
21- 2022
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2013
Coda I + Coda II as Self (voice) (archive sound) - 2013
Coda II as Self (voice) (archive sound) - 2011
Fix: The Ministry Movie as Self · Documentary - 2008
FLicKeR as Self · Documentary - 1998
Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $5.87K - 1998
Destroy All Rational Thought as Self · Documentary - 1994
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill as Self · Documentary - 1994
Relics: Einstein’s Brain as Self · Documentary - 1992
Naked Making Lunch as Self · Documentary - 1991
William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers as Self · Documentary - 1989
Heavy Petting as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $272K - 1989
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets as Self - 1986
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $1.25M - 1985
Ornette: Made in America as Self · Documentary - 1983
Burroughs: The Movie as Self · Documentary - 1982
Poetry in Motion as Self · Documentary - 1978
Thot-Fal’N as Self · Documentary - 1972
Bill and Tony as Self - 1967
Poem Posters as Self · Documentary - 1963
William Buys a Parrot as Self · Documentary
Who William S. Burroughs Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William S. Burroughs shares the most films with. Allen Ginsberg comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Matt Dillon (2).
William S. Burroughs: Questions & Answers
How many movies William S. Burroughs has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William S. Burroughs been in?
William S. Burroughs is credited on 42 films, from 1963 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William S. Burroughs's highest-grossing movie?
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson (1986) is William S. Burroughs's biggest box office hit, with $1.25M worldwide, ahead of Heavy Petting (1989) ($272K). Across every film with box office figures, William S. Burroughs's movies have made $1.62M.
William S. Burroughs's biggest hits What is William S. Burroughs's newest movie?
The most recent film on William S. Burroughs's filmography is Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious (2022), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does William S. Burroughs work with most often?
William S. Burroughs shares the most films with Allen Ginsberg (7 films), Matt Dillon (2 films) and Laurie Anderson (2 films).
The Best William S. Burroughs Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.
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