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Pirates: William Burroughs in London

198215mGenesis P-Orridge,Antony Balch

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William S. Burroughs' disembodied statement "Boys, school showers, and swimming pools," repeats over and over again. The footage is tinted blue and orange, and features intercut scenes of the writer walking through the streets. The video culminates in final remarks by Burroughs, as the incessant audio fades into piano music.

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What is Pirates: William Burroughs in London (1982) about?

William S. Burroughs' disembodied statement "Boys, school showers, and swimming pools," repeats over and over again. The footage is tinted blue and orange, and features intercut scenes of the writer walking through the streets. The video culminates in final remarks by Burroughs, as the incessant audio fades into piano music.

Who stars in Pirates: William Burroughs in London?

Pirates: William Burroughs in London stars William S. Burroughs, James Grauerholz. The film was directed by Genesis P-Orridge.

How long is Pirates: William Burroughs in London?

Pirates: William Burroughs in London has a runtime of 15 min and premiered in 1982.

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