Me and My Brother
“The truth is somewhere between the documentary and the fictional. What is real one moment has become imaginary the next.”
Synopsis
Julius Orlovsky, after spending years in a New York mental hospital, emerges catatonic and must rely on his brother Peter, who lives with poet Allen Ginsberg. When Julius wanders off in the middle of filming, Frank hires and actor (Joseph Chaikin) to play the character and begins a fictional version of his psychological portrait. Then, as suddenly as he vanished, Julius turns up in an institution where he and Peter must face their relationship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Frank
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Shepard, Robert Frank
- Original Title
- Me and My Brother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Two Faces
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Frank
Sam Shepard, Robert Frank
Robert Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Frank
Director
Sam Shepard
Writer
Robert Frank
Writer
Robert Frank
Director of Photography
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What is Me and My Brother about?
Julius Orlovsky, after spending years in a New York mental hospital, emerges catatonic and must rely on his brother Peter, who lives with poet Allen Ginsberg. When Julius wanders off in the middle of filming, Frank hires and actor (Joseph Chaikin) to play the character and begins a fictional version of his psychological portrait. Then, as suddenly as he vanished, Julius turns up in an institution where he and Peter must face their relationship.
Who directed Me and My Brother?
Me and My Brother was directed by Robert Frank.
Who stars in Me and My Brother?
The principal cast of Me and My Brother includes Julius Orlovsky, Peter Orlovsky, John Coe, Allen Ginsberg, Christopher Walken.
When was Me and My Brother released and how long is it?
Me and My Brother was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.