Naked Lunch
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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Frequently asked questions about Naked Lunch
Where can I watch Naked Lunch in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch stars Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, Julian Sands, and Roy Scheider. David Cronenberg is the director.
How long is Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch runs 1h 55m (115 minutes).
When did Naked Lunch come out?
Naked Lunch was released on December 27, 1991.
Which studio made Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch was produced by Recorded Picture Company and Naked Lunch Productions in Canada and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch was made on a budget of $16,000,000.
How much did Naked Lunch make at the box office?
Naked Lunch grossed $2,641,357 worldwide, against a budget of $16,000,000.
What languages is Naked Lunch in?
Naked Lunch is in Arabic and English, and its original language is English.
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