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Jack Kerouac was the father of the Beat Generation, author of On The Road and pivotal figure of the 1950s countercultural revolution. This portrait shows us what happened when fame and notoriety were thrust upon an essentially reticent man. What Happened To Kerouac? is a lively and revealing investigation into the man’s personal history and creative process. Kerouac speaks for himself most eloquently in television appearances with Steve Allen and William F. Buckley, along with a fine visual tribute featuring his poetry. The result is a touching and exhilarating film about a troubled genius whose influence is still being felt all over the world. Featuring Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, William S. Burroughs, Steve Allen, William F. Buckley, Charlie Parker, Neal Cassady, Carolyn Cassady, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Michael McClure and Gary Snyder.
Original Release
04/16/1986
US Release
04/16/1986
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gregory Corso | Self |
| Jan Kerouac | Self |
| Herbert Huncke | Self |
| Fran Landesman | Self |
| William F. Buckley | Self |
| Ed Sanders | Self |
| Allen Ginsberg | Self |
| Edie Kerouac Parker | Self |
| William S. Burroughs | Self |
| Michael McClure | Self |
Directors
Richard Lerner, Lewis MacAdams
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gregory Corso | Self |
| Jan Kerouac | Self |
| Herbert Huncke | Self |
| Fran Landesman | Self |
| William F. Buckley | Self |
| Ed Sanders | Self |
| Allen Ginsberg | Self |
| Edie Kerouac Parker | Self |
| William S. Burroughs | Self |
| Michael McClure | Self |
| John Clellon Holmes | Self |
| Lawrence Ferlinghetti | Self |
| Ann Charters | Self |
| Gary Snyder | Self |
| Neal Cassady | Self |
| Carolyn Cassady | Self |
| Ed White | Self |
| Diane Di Prima | Self |
| Armand Morissette | Self |
| Steve Allen | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Lewis MacAdams | Producer |
| Richard Lerner | Producer |
| Gregg Gannon | Producer |
| Malcolm Hart | Producer |
| Eve Levy | Producer |
| Nathaniel Dorsky | Producer |
Editors
