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Me and My Brother

  • 19691969
  • 1h 31m
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6.6/10
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Me and My Brother (1969)
Drama
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 ... Read allJulius 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... Read allJulius 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, Juli... Read all
IMDb RATING
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148
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  • Director
    • Robert Frank
  • Writers
    • Robert Frank
    • Allen Ginsberg(poems)
    • Peter Orlovsky(poems)
  • Stars
    • Julius Orlovsky
    • Peter Orlovsky
    • John Coe
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Frank
  • Writers
    • Robert Frank
    • Allen Ginsberg(poems)
    • Peter Orlovsky(poems)
  • Stars
    • Julius Orlovsky
    • Peter Orlovsky
    • John Coe
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    • 1User review
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Julius Orlovsky
    • Selfas Self
    Peter Orlovsky
    Peter Orlovsky
    • Selfas Self
    John Coe
    • Psychiatristas Psychiatrist
    Allen Ginsberg
    Allen Ginsberg
    • Selfas Self
    Seth Allen
    Seth Allen
    • Peteras Peter
    Virginia Kiser
    Virginia Kiser
    • Social workeras Social worker
    Nancy Fish
    Nancy Fish
    • Selfas Self
    Cynthia MacAdams
    • Actressas Actress
    • (as Cynthia McAdams)
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    • Photographeras Photographer
    Maria Tucci
    Maria Tucci
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    Beth Porter
    Frederick Ainsworth
    Richard Orzel
    Philippe La Prelle
    Otis Young
    Otis Young
    Gregory Corso
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    • Director
      • Robert Frank
    • Writers
      • Robert Frank
      • Allen Ginsberg(poems)
      • Peter Orlovsky(poems)
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    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. —skunkgoddess1
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      Sam Shepard's theatrical screenwriting debut.

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    10/10
    My favorite film
    I haven't seen this film in years, but it remains my standard of what a great film should be. Some of the most beautiful imagery celluloid has ever seen. Through its simplicity of character and plot it creates complex layers of thought, questioning reality, family, and perhaps even existence. Few films compete with its clarity and none out shine it. Although Frank is best known for his photography and his film PULL MY DAISY, this film is where he really embraced the medium as a wicked yet intriguing voyeur. Also, it seems that women really relate to this film, though there is no leading female character that I remember. If you can find a copy of this film (I think you can get the VHS from the Modern Museum of Art in Houston) I suggest you see. It is pure brilliance.
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    • Jul 17, 2006

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 1969 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jag och min bror
    • Production company
      • Two Faces
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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