Naked Lunch

Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug made from a centipede. Upon indulging, he accidentally kills Joan, takes orders from his typewriter-turned-cockroach, ends up in a constantly mutating Mediterranean city and learns that his hip friends have published his work -- which he doesn't remember writing.

Tagline

“Exterminate all rational thought.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

David Cronenberg

Original Language

EN

What is Naked Lunch about?

Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug made from a centipede. Upon indulging, he accidentally kills Joan, takes orders from his typewriter-turned-cockroach, ends up in a constantly mutating Mediterranean city and learns that his hip friends have published his work -- which he doesn't remember writing.

Who directed Naked Lunch?

Naked Lunch was directed by David Cronenberg.

When was Naked Lunch released?

Naked Lunch was released on December 27, 1991.

How long is Naked Lunch?

Naked Lunch has a runtime of 1h 55m.

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