Pull My Daisy
"Is Holy Holy?"
Originally released in 1959. Pull My Daisy is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alfred Leslie. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and Gregory Corso
Synopsis
Based on an incident in the life of Beat icon Neal Cassady and his wife, the painter Carolyn, the film tells the story of a railway brakeman whose wife invites a respected bishop over for dinner. However, the brakeman's Bohemian friends crash the party, with comic results. Pull My Daisy is a film that typifies the Beat Generation. Directed by Robert Frank and Alfred Leslie, Daisy was adapted by Jack Kerouac from the third act of his play, Beat Generation; Kerouac also provided improvised narration.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pull My Daisy about?
Based on an incident in the life of Beat icon Neal Cassady and his wife, the painter Carolyn, the film tells the story of a railway brakeman whose wife invites a respected bishop over for dinner. H...
Who directed Pull My Daisy?
Pull My Daisy was directed by Alfred Leslie.
How long is Pull My Daisy?
Pull My Daisy has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was Pull My Daisy released?
Pull My Daisy was released on November 11, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pull My Daisy?
The main cast of Pull My Daisy includes Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, Peter Orlovsky, Larry Rivers.