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The Source (1999) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Source at a Glance
The Source is a 1999 documentary and history film directed by Chuck Workman, featuring Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper and John Turturro. It is 1 hour 28 minutes long and premiered on January 23, 1999. The Source holds an average TMDB user score of 5.6/10 from 16 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers, and the film chronicles their friendships, their arrival into American consciousness, their travels, frequent parodies, Kerouac's death, and Ginsberg's politicization. Their movement connects with bebop, John Cage's music, abstract expressionism, and living theater. In recent interviews, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kesey, Ferlinghetti, Mailer, Jerry Garcia, Tom Hayden, Gary Snyder, Ed Sanders, and others measure the Beats' meaning and impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Source
When was The Source released?
The Source was released on January 23, 1999.
What is the runtime of The Source?
The Source has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who stars in The Source?
The Source stars Johnny Depp as Jack Kerouac, Dennis Hopper as William S. Burroughs, John Turturro as Allen Ginsberg and Allen Ginsberg as Self (archive footage). The cast also includes William S. Burroughs, Philip Glass, Robert Creeley and Ann Charters.
Who directed The Source?
The Source was directed by Chuck Workman.
What genre is The Source?
The Source is listed on TMDB as a mix of documentary and history.
What is the TMDB score of The Source?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.6/10 from 16 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Source for free?
You can watch the trailer for The Source, "The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Source?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Source include Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018), Howard (2018), Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life (2017), Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) and I Am Heath Ledger (2017).
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