Ginsberg/Corso Tapes (1984)
Longtime friends and frequent foils, Allen Ginsberg and Gregory Corso appeared onstage together countless times over the years, reading to audiences that sometimes numbered in the hundreds or thousands. On January 9, 1984, Robert Frank filmed Ginsberg reading his poem “White Shroud,” while Corso read a poem he had written the night before, some turgid verses on priapic preoccupations. — Museum of Modern Art
Director: Robert Frank
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- Gregory Corso - Self
- Allen Ginsberg - Self
- Peter Orlovsky - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Frank
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ginsberg/Corso Tapes about?
- Longtime friends and frequent foils, Allen Ginsberg and Gregory Corso appeared onstage together countless times over the years, reading to audiences that sometimes numbered in the hundreds or thousands. On January 9, 1984, Robert Frank filmed Ginsberg reading his poem “White Shroud,” while Corso read a poem he had written the night before, some turgid verses on priapic preoccupations. — Museum of Modern Art
- Who directed Ginsberg/Corso Tapes?
- Ginsberg/Corso Tapes was directed by Robert Frank.
- Who stars in Ginsberg/Corso Tapes?
- Ginsberg/Corso Tapes stars Gregory Corso, Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky.
- How long is Ginsberg/Corso Tapes?
- Ginsberg/Corso Tapes has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).