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Naked Lunch

1991 · 115 min · Director: David Cronenberg

Naked Lunch (1991) is a crime drama, directed by David Cronenberg. It stars Peter Weller and Judy Davis. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

What Naked Lunch Is About

Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug made from a centipede. Upon indulging, he accidentally kills Joan, takes orders from his typewriter-turned-cockroach, ends up in a constantly mutating Mediterranean city and learns that his hip friends have published his work -- which he doesn't remember writing.

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What is Naked Lunch about?

Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr.

Where can I watch Naked Lunch?

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How long is Naked Lunch?

Naked Lunch runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did Naked Lunch come out?

Naked Lunch was released in 1991.

Who directed Naked Lunch?

Naked Lunch was directed by David Cronenberg.

Who stars in Naked Lunch?

Naked Lunch stars Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, Julian Sands.

What is Naked Lunch's rating?

Naked Lunch holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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