Overview

Julius Orlovsky, after spending years in a New York mental hospital, emerges catatonic and must rely on his brother Peter, who lives with poet Allen Ginsberg. When Julius wanders off in the middle of filming, Frank hires and actor (Joseph Chaikin) to play the character and begins a fictional version of his psychological portrait. Then, as suddenly as he vanished, Julius turns up in an institution where he and Peter must face their relationship.

Cast

Julius Orlovsky, Peter Orlovsky, John Coe, Allen Ginsberg, Christopher Walken, Maria Tucci, Nancy Fish

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What is "Me and My Brother" about?

Julius Orlovsky, after spending years in a New York mental hospital, emerges catatonic and must rely on his brother Peter, who lives with poet Allen Ginsberg. When Julius wanders off in the middle of filming, Frank hires and actor (Joseph Chaikin) to play the character and begins a fictional version of his psychological portrait. Then, as suddenly as he vanished, Julius turns up in an institution where he and Peter must face their relationship.

When was "Me and My Brother" released?

Me and My Brother was released in 1969.

Who stars in "Me and My Brother"?

The cast includes Julius Orlovsky, Peter Orlovsky, John Coe, Allen Ginsberg.