
Pirate Tape
Derek Jarman's film portrait of American writer William S. Burroughs was shot in September 1982 during his first visit to England to attend the legendary Final Academy events at the South London Ritzy Cinema. These were Burroughs-themed art and performance nights curated by Psychic TV. Jarman’s film shows Burroughs on Tottenham Court Road signing autographs with fans and inside a shop buying alcohol. The industrial soundtrack by Psychic TV features a sample of Burroughs repeating "boys, school showers and swimming pools full of 'em'". Additional footage shot by Jarman during Burroughs' visit is reported to have been confiscated by Scotland Yard in 1991 and remains lost. Jarman and Psychic TV would continue to collaborate (“magic bound us together” Jarman wrote), with Jarman directing the music video for Catalan and staring as the spokesperson in the Psychic TV video A Spokesman for the Temple of Psychick Youth.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Pirate Tape
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1983-01-01
- Runtime: 17 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1432
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

William S. Burroughs
as

Peter Christopherson
as

FM Einheit
as
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pirate Tape?â–Ľ
Pirate Tape is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1983-01-01.
Who are the main actors in Pirate Tape?â–Ľ
The main cast includes William S. Burroughs, Peter Christopherson, FM Einheit, .
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What is the IMDb rating of Pirate Tape?â–Ľ
Pirate Tape has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 7 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Pirate Tape filmed?â–Ľ
Pirate Tape was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of Pirate Tape is 17 minutes.
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