The Japanese Sandman
Synopsis
At once wryly comedic travelogue and heartbreaking tale of love lost, THE JAPANESE SANDMAN is a visual interpretation of a letter William Burroughs' wrote to Allen Ginsberg in 1953, recounting his travels in Central America. Told through Burroughs' wickedly incisive voice, cocaine snorting in Panama and post-prom hand-jobs in 1931 St. Louis become a meditation on loss, memory and the human condition.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed Buhr
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Burroughs
- Original Title
- The Japanese Sandman
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed Buhr
William S. Burroughs
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Buhr
Director
William S. Burroughs
Writer
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What is The Japanese Sandman about?
At once wryly comedic travelogue and heartbreaking tale of love lost, THE JAPANESE SANDMAN is a visual interpretation of a letter William Burroughs' wrote to Allen Ginsberg in 1953, recounting his travels in Central America. Told through Burroughs' wickedly incisive voice, cocaine snorting in Panama and post-prom hand-jobs in 1931 St. Louis become a meditation on loss, memory and the human condition.
Who directed The Japanese Sandman?
The Japanese Sandman was directed by Ed Buhr.
Who stars in The Japanese Sandman?
The principal cast of The Japanese Sandman includes John Fleck, Stephen Twardokus, Amy O'Neill.
When was The Japanese Sandman released and how long is it?
The Japanese Sandman was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 12m.