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Henry Miller: Prophet of Desire
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DocumentaryTV Movie
Overview
The US writer Henry Miller (1891-1980), scandalous and nonconformist creator, hated by the most recalcitrant puritans, was a vilified genius, considered a threat, accused of being a sexist, of consciously pursuing the destruction of every civic principle; but he was also someone venerated as a saint, as a sex guru; and today as one of the most important characters of the twentieth century.
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Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
53 min
Release Date
2017-01-25
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Henry Miller
Self - Writer (archive footage)
Anaïs Nin
Self - Writer (archive footage)
Erica Jong
Self
Tom Schiller
Self
Georg Stefan Troller
Self
Tony Miller
Self- Henry Miller's Son
Arthur Hoyle
Self
Brassaï
Self - Artist (archive footage)
Barbara Kraft
Self
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