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The Burning Ghat

  • 1990
  • 13m
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DramaShort

Beat writer and underground legend Herbert Huncke in his only acting role, does psychological battle with his prodigal companion.Beat writer and underground legend Herbert Huncke in his only acting role, does psychological battle with his prodigal companion.Beat writer and underground legend Herbert Huncke in his only acting role, does psychological battle with his prodigal companion.

  • Director
    • James Rasin
  • Writers
    • Jerome Poynton
    • James Rasin
  • Stars
    • Herbert Huncke
    • Louis Cartwright
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    • Director
      • James Rasin
    • Writers
      • Jerome Poynton
      • James Rasin
    • Stars
      • Herbert Huncke
      • Louis Cartwright
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      • Jerome Poynton
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      Huncke and Louis were best friends and companions in their actual lives -- this film, although scripted, touched on many of the emotional hot points that marked their difficult though loving relationship.

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Mute Press Productions
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      • $10,000 (estimated)
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      13 minutes
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      • Color

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