About this movie
Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.
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Year
1997
Runtime
1h 36m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 10.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Documentary
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Language
EN
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Questions about A Poet from the Lower East Side
How long is A Poet from the Lower East Side?
A Poet from the Lower East Side has a runtime of 1h 36m (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed A Poet from the Lower East Side?
A Poet from the Lower East Side was directed by Gyula Gazdag and released in 1997.
What genre is A Poet from the Lower East Side?
A Poet from the Lower East Side is a Documentary film (1997).
Who stars in A Poet from the Lower East Side?
The cast of A Poet from the Lower East Side includes Allen Ginsberg, Jonas Mekas, István Eörsi, Peter Orlovsky.
What is the TMDB rating for A Poet from the Lower East Side?
A Poet from the Lower East Side has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.
