An exploration of Burroughs’ life story, as told by Burroughs himself along with many of his contemporaries, including Allen Ginsberg, Brion Gysin, Francis Bacon, Herbert Huncke, Patti Smith, Terry Southern, and William Burroughs Jr.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 William S. BurroughsSelf | Self |
| MMortimer BurroughsSelf | Self |
| LLucien CarrSelf | Self |
 Jackie CurtisSelf | Self |
 Allen GinsbergSelf | Self |
 John GiornoSelf | Self |
| JJames GrauerholzSelf | Self |
 Brion GysinSelf | Self |
 Patti SmithSelf | Self |
 Terry SouthernSelf | Self |
 Francis BaconSelf | Self |
 Lauren HuttonSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |