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… More 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
- Directed By
- Conrad Rooks
- Genres
- Drama, Special Interest
- In Theaters
- Sep 1, 1966 Wide
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Cast
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Conrad Rooks
as Russel
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Jean-Louis Barrault
as Doctor
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William S. Burroughs
as Opium Jones
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Paula Pritchett
as Girl
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Allen Ginsberg
as Messiah
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Ravi Shankar
as Sun God
- Peter Orlovsky
- Rita Renoir
- Pascal Aubier
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Ornette Coleman
as Peyote Eater
- Donovan
- Penny Brown
- Jacques Seiler