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Towers Open Fire

Towers Open Fire

Genres

Science Fiction

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Antony Balch tackles key themes and ideas from the writing of William S. Burroughs in a unique, cinematic style.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

27 December 1963

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs

Alexander Trocchi

Alexander Trocchi

Antony Balch

Antony Balch

Man on Bed

Bachoo Sen

Bachoo Sen

David Jacobs

David Jacobs

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