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Howl
MOVIE
Howl
3.6
(176)
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Rating
R
Duration
1h 24m
Year
2010
Language
English
Publisher
Oscilloscope Pictures
About
James Franco delivers a career defining performance as poet Allen Ginsberg. Through his search for personal and creative expression, Ginsberg writes HOWL, and must contend with attorney Jake Ehrlich (Jon Hamm) during HOWL’S bizarre obscenity trial.
Related Subjects
Biography
American Politics
Drama
Courtroom
Reviews
"A great film. Franco disappears into Ginsberg's sexy earthiness. "
Newsweek
"...undeniably brave, committed, and inventive. "
Los Angeles Times
"Howl takes a celebrated piece of writing and makes it come alive. "
New York Times
Extended Details
Closed Captions
English
Artists
Rob Epstein
Director
Jeffrey Friedman
Director
James Franco
Actor
Jon Hamm
Actor
Mary Louise Parker
Actor
David Strathairn
Actor
Jeff Daniels
Actor
Treat Williams
Actor
Bob Balaban
Actor
Alessandro Nivola
Actor
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