Naked Lunch(1991)
“Exterminate all rational thought.”
Overview
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.
Director
David Cronenberg
Studio
Recorded Picture Company
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Peter Weller
as Bill Lee
Judy Davis
as Joan Frost
Ian Holm
as Tom Frost
Julian Sands
as Yves Cloquet
Roy Scheider
as Dr. Benway
Monique Mercure
as Fadela
Nicholas Campbell
as Hank
Michael Zelniker
as Martin
Robert A. Silverman
as Hans
Joseph Scoren
as Kiki
Peter Boretski
as Creature Voices / Exterminator #2
Yuval Daniel
as Hafid
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
Arabic
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Recorded Picture Company • Naked Lunch Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Naked Lunch?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Naked Lunch (1991).
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 and released in 1991. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Naked Lunch?▼
Naked Lunch has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Naked Lunch?▼
The cast of Naked Lunch includes Peter Weller as Bill Lee, Judy Davis as Joan Frost, Ian Holm as Tom Frost, Julian Sands as Yves Cloquet, Roy Scheider as Dr. Benway and more.
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