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Howl

Film · 2010

It's San Francisco in 1957, and an American masterpiece is put on trial. Howl, the film, recounts this dark moment using three interwoven threads: the tumultuous life events that led a young Allen Ginsberg to find his true voice as an artist, society's reaction (the obscenity trial), and mind-expanding animation that echoes the startling originality of the poem itself. All three coalesce in a genre-bending hybrid that brilliantly captures a pivotal moment-the birth of a counterculture.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Jeffrey Friedmanwriter · director · producer
  2. Rob Epsteinwriter · director · producer
  3. Jawal Ngaexecutive producer
  4. Jake Pushinskyeditor
  5. Gus Van Santexecutive producer
  6. David Vaccaricasting director
  7. Edward Lachmancinematographer
  8. Tiffany Little Canfieldcasting director
  9. Bernard Telseycasting director
  10. Carter Burwellcomposer
  11. Bob Rosenthalproducer
  12. Peter Haleproducer
  13. Brian Bensonproducer
  14. James Chanproducer
  15. Kelly Gilpatrickproducer
  16. Ken Baileyproducer
  17. Andrew Petersonproducer
  18. Elizabeth Redleafproducer
  19. Lynn Appelleproducer
  20. Mark Steeleproducer
  21. Christine K. Walkerproducer
  22. Thérèse DePrezproduction designer

On screen

  1. Todd Rotondilead actor
  2. Jon Prescottlead actor
  3. Aaron Tveitlead actor
  4. James Francolead actor
  5. Andrew Rogerssupporting actor
  6. Mary-Louise Parkersupporting actor
  7. Treat Williamssupporting actor
  8. David Strathairnsupporting actor
  9. Jeff Danielssupporting actor
  10. Bob Balabansupporting actor
  11. Jon Hammsupporting actor
  12. Cecilia Fossguest actor
  13. Allen Ginsbergguest actor
  14. Alex Emanuelguest actor
  15. Sean Patrick Reillyguest actor
  16. Alessandro Nivolaguest actor
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From the people who made Howl

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  2. Lovelace2013 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  3. The Times of Harvey Milk1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Paranoid Park2007 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  5. Last Days2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Gerry2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Finding Forrester2000 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  8. Even Cowgirls Get the Blues1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Mala Noche1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Darling Companion2012 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  11. Elephant2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Fighting2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. The Son of No One2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. My Own Private Idaho1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Last Chance Harvey2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Psycho1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. Restless2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Drugstore Cowboy1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Promised Land2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Empire State2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Boulevard2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. 10 Years2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Milk2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. To Die For1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  119. The Spanish Prisoner1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. Sex and the City2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  126. Psycho III1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. Life During Wartime2010 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  2. Thin Ice2012 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Grease LiveAaron TveitTiffany Little Canfield2016 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  2. Child of GodJames Franco2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. ZerovilleJames FrancoGus Van Sant2019 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  4. In Dubious BattleJames Franco2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. The InstituteJames Franco2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. Why Him?James Franco2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. The Disaster ArtistJames Franco2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  8. GracelandAaron Tveit2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  9. Comedy Central Roast of James FrancoJames Franco2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  10. Future WorldJames Franco2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  11. The InterviewJames Franco2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  12. BrainDeadAaron Tveit2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  13. Schmigadoon!Aaron TveitBernard Telsey2021 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  14. King CobraJames Franco2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. Between Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisJames FrancoJon Hamm2008 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  16. Third PersonJames Franco2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. The DeuceJames Franco2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  18. Pineapple ExpressJames Franco2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. The Adderall DiariesJames Franco2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. AnnapolisJames Franco2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. Spider-ManiaJames Franco2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. The Spiderwick ChroniclesMary-Louise ParkerDavid Strathairn2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  23. Palo AltoJames Franco2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Good PeopleJames Franco2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. Whatever It TakesJames Franco2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. My Boyfriend's BackBob Balaban1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Eat Pray LoveJames Franco2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Your HighnessJames Franco2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. James DeanJames Franco2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Gosford ParkBob Balaban2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. True StoryJames Franco2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared