Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey

Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey

A look at the life and work of Jack Kerouac.

Le Grand Jack

8.0 /10 1 votes
March 1, 1987 55m Released

Storyline

Part documentary, part drama, this film presents the life and work of Jack Kerouac, an American writer with Québec roots who became one of the most important spokesmen for his generation. Intercut with archival footage, photographs and interviews, this film takes apart the heroic myth and even returns to the childhood of the author whose life and work contributed greatly to the cultural, sexual and social revolution of the 1960s.

Key Information

Director Herménégilde Chiasson
Studio ONF | NFB
Rating 8.0/10
Language FR

Photos

Cast & Crew

Albert Belzile

Bertholet Charron

Mance Émond

Carl Helmy

Freddy Helmy

Guy Nadon

Guy Nadon

Clarence Poirier

Clarence Poirier

Frequently Asked Questions

Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey was released on March 1, 1987.

The runtime of Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey is 55m.

Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey is a Drama, Documentary movie.

Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey was directed by Herménégilde Chiasson.

The main cast of Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey includes Albert Belzile, Bertholet Charron, Mance Émond.

Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey is originally in French.