Howl
Biopic of poet Allen Ginsberg and the publication of his 1955 poem "Howl". Miixes scenes from Ginsberg's life, with animation illustrating the poems text and courtroom scenes depicting the poem's 1957 obscenity trial.
Cast & credits
Cast
- Allen Ginsberg James Franco
- Ralph McIntosh David Strathairn
- Jake Ehrlich Jon Hamm
- Judge Clayton Horn Bob Balaban
- Luther Nichols Alessandro Nivola
- Mark Schorer Treat Williams
- Gail Potter Mary Louise Parker
- David Kirk Jeff Daniels
- Jack Kerouac Todd Rotondi
- Neal Cassady Jon Prescott
- Peter Orlovsky Aaron Tveit
- Lawrence Ferlinghetti Andrew Rogers
- Jack's girlfriend Heather Klar
- Allen's girlfriend Kadance Frank
- sailor Joe Toronto
- hustler Johary Ramos
- Neal's girlfriend Nancy Spence
- himself, archive footage Allen Ginsberg
- six gallery audience Paige Allen
- six gallery audience Nikki Borges
- six gallery audience Erika Boseski
- six gallery audience Debbie Bowman
- six gallery audience Olmo Cefa
- six gallery audience Margo Curry
- six gallery audience Alex Emanuel
- six gallery audience Cecilia Foss
- six gallery audience Michael Patrick Gough
- six gallery audience Diane Hess
- six gallery audience Anna Kuchma
- six gallery audience Paul Letersky
- six gallery audience Carl Low
- six gallery audience Matthew Martin
- six gallery audience Desiree Matthews
- six gallery audience Galway McCullough
- six gallery audience Deric Mcnish
- six gallery audience Phil Newsom
- six gallery audience Marissa Pepple
- six gallery audience Kimberly Prentice
- six gallery audience Allyson Reilly
- six gallery audience Sean Reilly
- six gallery audience Charles Rubey
- six gallery audience Stephanie Schmiderer
- six gallery audience Chad Scott
- six gallery audience Troy Skeeters
- six gallery audience Matthew Staley
- six gallery audience Rafe Terrizzi
- six gallery audience Rob Tode
- six gallery audience Lisa Whitt
- courtroom Jeremiah Alexander
- courtroom Maria-Elaina Antoniou
- courtroom Katherine Boyle
- courtroom Peter Bush
- courtroom Barbara Danicka
- courtroom John Farrer
- courtroom William Fowle
- courtroom Andrew Goldfarb
- courtroom Jeannette Gould
- courtroom Eddie Earl Hatch
- courtroom Dennis Hearn
- courtroom Bill Hunter
- courtroom John Jett
- courtroom Martin Kalwill
- courtroom Ron Keith
- courtroom Caitlin McColl
- courtroom Helen Merber
- courtroom Cyril Merle
- courtroom Antonia Molina
- courtroom Kat Murello
- courtroom J.T. O'connor
- courtroom Jon Prevatt
- courtroom Denna Reilly
- courtroom Natali Reton
- courtroom Moss Roberts
- courtroom Harriet Rosenthal
- courtroom Ina Rosenthal
- courtroom Stacy Scotte
- courtroom Ali Sharaf
- courtroom Patrick Shea
- courtroom Barbara Sigel
- courtroom Marc Sklar
- courtroom Joanna Spano
- courtroom Cathy Spears
- courtroom Joseph Starbin
- courtroom Craig Thompson
- courtroom Bernice Toland
- courtroom Dianne Zaremba
- courtroom Rose Zingale
Credits
Direction
- Directed by Robert Epstein
- Directed by Jeffrey Friedman
- 1st Assistant Director Tom Fatone
- 2nd Assistant Director Nick Vanderpool
- 2nd 2nd Assistant Director Kimberly Thompson
- Script Supervisor Tony Pettine
Subject
- [Subject of Film] Allen Ginsberg
Rights
- © LLC Radiant Cool
- Author LLC Radiant Cool
Production
- Production Company Werc Werk Works
- In association with Telling Pictures
- In association with Rabbit Bandini Productions
- [International sales] The Match Factory
- Developed with the assistance of Sundance Institute Feature Film Program
- Developed with a grant from Sundance Institute Documentary Program
- Distribution Advisory Services Cinetic Media
- Executive Producer Gus Van Sant
- Executive Producer Jawal Nga
- Produced by Elizabeth Redleaf
- Produced by Christine K. Walker
- Produced by Robert Epstein
- Produced by Jeffrey Friedman
- Co-producer Brian Benson
- Co-producer Andrew Peterson
- Co-producer Mark Steele
- Line Producer Lynn Appelle
- Associate Producer Peter Hale
- Associate Producer Bob Rosenthal
- Associate Producer Ken Bailey
- Associate Producer James Q. Chan
- Associate Producer Kelly Gilpatrick
- Unit Production Manager Lynn Appelle
- Production Supervisor Devy Devries
- Production Co-ordinator Canella Williams
- Accountant Brent Peebles
- Location Manager Abigail Zealey
- Researcher Emily Q. Osborne
Casting
- Casting by Bernie Telsey
- Casting David Vaccari
- Casting Tiffany Little Canfield
- Casting Associate Carrie Rosson
- Casting Associate Bess Fifer
- Extras Casting Grant Wilfley
Writing
- Written for the screen by Robert Epstein
- Written for the screen by Jeffrey Friedman
Photography
- Director of Photography Ed Lachman
- Camera Operator Gerard Sava
- B Camera Operator Richard Rutkowski
- Gaffer John Deblau
- Key Grip Jim Mcmillan
Stills
- Still Photographer JoJo Whilden
Special Effects
- Visual Effects Mark Christiansen
- Motion Graphics Aron Kantor
Animation
- Animation Designed by Eric Drooker
- Animation Producer/Head of Animation John Hays
- Animation Studio Inc Wild Brain
- Animation Studio Maverix Studios LLC
- Animation Editor Stan Webb
- Animation Editor Kevin N. Bailey
- Animation Production Manager Michael Baker
- Animation Production Manager Allison P. Brown
- Animation Storyboard Artist Eric Drooker
- Animation Storyboard Artist John Hays
- Animation Art Director Tod Polson
- Lead Character Designer Eric Drooker
- Animation Character Design Ed Bell
- Animation Character Design Valentino So
- Animation Studio The Monk Studios
- Animation Executive Producer Suponwich 'Juck' Somsaman
- Animation Producer Valthip Srinaka
- Animation Co-ordinator Aimsinthu Ramasoot
- Animation Co-ordinator Rujira Poksomboonkij
- Animation Co-ordinator Siriphon Anuntasomboon
- CG Supervisor Salvador Simo
- Layout Supervisor Lee Croudy
- Layout Supervisor Sasapitt Rujirat
- Animation Supervisor Thunyawat Punya-ngarm
- Model Supervisor Thanittha Prompatima
Editing
- Editor Jake Pushinsky
Design
- Production Designer Thérèse Deprez
- Art Director Russell Barnes
- Set Decorator Rob Covelman
- Leadman Bobby Provenzano
- Set Dresser Frazer Newton
- Six Gallery Paintings by Paul G. Fero
- Paintings in Allen's apartment by Gene Deprez
- Moloch card by Pablo Ferro
- Property Master Jeff Butcher
Costumes
- Costume Designers Kurt and Bart
- Costume Supervisor Laura R. Steinman
Make-up
- Make-up Department Head Persefone Karakosta
- Key Make-up Artist Sarit Klein
- Key Hair Stylist Colleen Callaghan
- Additional Hair Lazaro Arencibia
- Additional Hair Carmen Rivera
Titles
- Title Design Edgeworx
- Creative Design for Edgeworx David Tecson
- Credit Roll Design Ben Laffin
Film processing
- Colour by Technicolor
- Digital Intermediate Technicolor New York
Music
- Music by Carter Burwell
- Orchestrated by Carter Burwell
- Music Supervisor Hal Willner
Sound
- Sound Designer Tom Myers
- Sound Mixer Jan Mclaughlin
- Boom Operator Gioia Birkett-foa
- Re-recording Mixer Lora Hirschberg
- Supervising Sound Editor Lora Hirschberg
- Sound Effects Editor Brandon Proctor
Consultant
- Dolby Sound Consultant Thom Ehle
Publicity
- EPK Camera Operator Yahel Herzog
- EPK Actor Interviews Etienne Kallos
- EPK Animation Interviews Anthony Croson
- EPK Animation Interviews Will Weprin
