Howl
"The Obscenity Trial That Started a Revolution. The Poem That Rocked a Generation."
Originally released in 2010. Howl is a drama film. directed by Rob Epstein. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Franco, Todd Rotondi, and Jon Prescott
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (190 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.2M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
James Franco
as Allen Ginsberg
Todd Rotondi
as Jack Kerouac
Jon Prescott
as Neal Cassady
Aaron Tveit
as Peter Orlovsky
David Strathairn
as Ralph McIntosh
Jon Hamm
as Jake Ehrlich
Andrew Rogers
as Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Bob Balaban
as Judge Clayton Horn
Mary-Louise Parker
as Gail Potter
Treat Williams
as Mark Schorer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,183,258
Production Companies
- Rabbit Bandini Productions
- Werc Werk Works
- Oscilloscope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howl about?
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 ...
Who directed Howl?
Howl was directed by Rob Epstein.
How long is Howl?
Howl has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Howl released?
Howl was released on August 26, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Howl?
The main cast of Howl includes James Franco, Todd Rotondi, Jon Prescott, Aaron Tveit, David Strathairn.
Is Howl worth watching?
Howl has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 190 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.