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Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds
Documentary

FRIED SHOES COOKED DIAMONDS

19790h 56m7.7 TMDb

Directed by Costanzo Allione

Spoiler-Free

After World War II a group of young writers, outsiders and friends who were disillusioned by the pursuit of the American dream met in New York City. Associated through mutual friendships, these cultural dissidents looked for new ways and means to express themselves.

Cast

Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg

Self

Peter Orlovsky

Peter Orlovsky

Self

Timothy Leary

Timothy Leary

Self

Amiri Baraka

Amiri Baraka

Self

Gregory Corso

Gregory Corso

Self

William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs

Self

Diane Di Prima

Diane Di Prima

Self

Trogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Trogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Self

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5.4
Complexity6.7
Humor5.8
Realism8.2
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film
  • viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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