Chappaqua (1966)
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The bizarre hallucinations of a heroin addict in withdrawal provide the basis for this unstructured, autobiographical film by director Conrad Rooks. It begins as he arrives strung-out in Paris for a sleep-cure. As the strange visions begin, the story jumps haphazardly between reality and his dream-world memories of growing up in Chappaqua, New York. The score was composed and played by sitarist Ravi Shankar. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Conrad Rooks, Jean-Louis Barrault, (more)
- Director(s):
- Conrad Rooks
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Chappaqua
The bizarre hallucinations of a heroin addict in withdrawal provide the basis for this unstructured, autobiographical film by director Conrad Rooks. It begins as he arrives strung-out in Paris for a sleep-cure. As the strange visions begin, the story jumps haphazardly between reality and his dream-world memories of growing up in Chappaqua, New York. The score was composed and played by sitarist Ravi Shankar. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 82 mins
Complete Cast of Chappaqua
- Conrad Rooks - Russel
- William S. Burroughs - Opium Jones
- Allen Ginsberg - Messiah
- Peter Orlovsky
- Rita Renoir
- Penny Brown
- Donovan
- Jean-Louis Barrault - Doctor
- Paula Pritchett - Girl
- Ravi Shankar - Sun God
- Jacques Seiler
- Pascal Aubier
- Ornette Coleman - Peyote Eater
- Director(s):
- Conrad Rooks
- Writer(s):
- Conrad Rooks
- Producer(s):
- Conrad Rooks
- 1966 - Venice International Film Festival - Special Jury Prize
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