William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $46,380Details
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Synopsis

This documentary film investigates the life of legendary beat author William S. Burroughs. Born the heir of the Burroughs’ adding machine estate, he struggled throughout life with addictions, control systems and self. He was forced to deal with the tragedy of killing his wife and the repercussions of neglecting his son. His novel, Naked Lunch, was one of the last books to be banned by the U.S. Government.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,510 (14.0% of total gross)
Legs:7.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $63,257

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,036 $46,380
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 27,001-27,100) 27,068 $46,380
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,742 $46,380

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 17th, 2010 (Limited) by Oscilloscope Pictures
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 90 minutes
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Keywords: Writing and Writers, Biography, Addiction, Narcotics
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Yonilizer Prods, BulletProof Film
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 19, 2010 70 $6,510   1 $6,510   $10,612 1
Nov 26, 2010 77 $5,220 -20% 2 $2,610   $20,635 2
Dec 3, 2010 95 $1,932 -63% 2 $966   $25,969 3
Dec 10, 2010 109 $476 -75% 1 $476   $28,000 4
Dec 17, 2010 88 $1,229 +158% 2 $615   $30,248 5
Dec 24, 2010 89 $226 -82% 1 $226   $31,389 6
Dec 31, 2010 98 $185 -18% 1 $185   $32,608 7
Jan 7, 2011 91 $398 +115% 1 $398   $33,290 8
Jan 14, 2011 85 $2,057 +417% 2 $1,029   $36,374 9
Jan 21, 2011 67 $5,298 +158% 4 $1,325   $42,436 10
Jan 28, 2011 97 $493 -91% 2 $247   $45,016 11
Feb 4, 2011 89 $1,294 +162% 1 $1,294   $46,380 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 12, 2010 91 $4,102   1 $4,102   $4,102 0
Nov 19, 2010 72 $11,313 +176% 1 $11,313   $15,415 1
Nov 26, 2010 76 $8,622 -24% 2 $4,311   $24,037 2
Dec 3, 2010 88 $3,495 -59% 2 $1,748   $27,532 3
Dec 10, 2010 103 $1,487 -57% 1 $1,487   $29,019 4
Dec 17, 2010 92 $2,144 +44% 2 $1,072   $31,163 5
Dec 24, 2010 90 $1,260 -41% 2 $630   $32,423 6
Dec 31, 2010 98 $469 -63% 1 $469   $32,892 7
Jan 7, 2011 86 $1,425 +204% 1 $1,425   $34,317 8
Jan 14, 2011 90 $2,848 +100% 2 $1,424   $37,165 9
Jan 21, 2011 71 $7,358 +158% 4 $1,840   $44,523 10
Jan 28, 2011 97 $563 -92% 2 $282   $45,086 11
Feb 4, 2011 97 $1,294 +130% 1 $1,294   $46,380 12

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Documentary Subject(s)

William S. Burroughs    Himself

Interviewee(s)

Allen Ginsberg    Himself
Regina Weinreich    Herself
Patti Smith    Herself
Amiri Baraka    Herself
John Waters    Himself
Peter Weller    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Yony Leyser    Producer
Carmine Cervi    Co-Producer
Ilko Davidov    Co-Producer
Yony Leyser    Director
Yony Leyser    Screenwriter

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 15th, 2011

February 14th, 2011

It's another really slow week for DVD / Blu-ray releases with a total of one first run release of note. There are a few other smaller releases, as well as catalog titles, etc., The biggest release of the week is also arguably the best, Unstoppable on Blu-ray. And while the release date is bizarre, Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol on Blu-ray is also worth picking up. Also of note is Despicable Me, which came out a couple months ago, but the Blu-ray Combo Pack just arrived last week. More...

Harry Potter Tops Another Chart

November 23rd, 2010

The overall box office leader, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, also led the way on the per theater chart, pulling in an average of $30,307 in more than 4000 theaters. Last week's winner, Tiny Furniture, was a distant second place, with $16,384 in one theater. Made in Dagenham opened with a disappointing average of $12,521 in three theaters. This should be enough to expand somewhat, but its chances of earning a significant measure of mainstream success took a hit over the weekend. White Material was right behind with an average of $11,538, also in three theaters. More...


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Synopsis

This documentary film investigates the life of legendary beat author William S. Burroughs. Born the heir of the Burroughs’ adding machine estate, he struggled throughout life with addictions, control systems and self. He was forced to deal with the tragedy of killing his wife and the repercussions of neglecting his son. His novel, Naked Lunch, was one of the last books to be banned by the U.S. Government.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,510 (14.0% of total gross)
Legs:7.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $63,257

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,036 $46,380
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 27,001-27,100) 27,068 $46,380
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,742 $46,380

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 17th, 2010 (Limited) by Oscilloscope Pictures
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Writing and Writers, Biography, Addiction, Narcotics
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Yonilizer Prods, BulletProof Film
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Documentary Subject(s)

William S. Burroughs    Himself

Interviewee(s)

Allen Ginsberg    Himself
Regina Weinreich    Herself
Patti Smith    Herself
Amiri Baraka    Herself
John Waters    Himself
Peter Weller    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Yony Leyser    Producer
Carmine Cervi    Co-Producer
Ilko Davidov    Co-Producer
Yony Leyser    Director
Yony Leyser    Screenwriter

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 15th, 2011

February 14th, 2011

It's another really slow week for DVD / Blu-ray releases with a total of one first run release of note. There are a few other smaller releases, as well as catalog titles, etc., The biggest release of the week is also arguably the best, Unstoppable on Blu-ray. And while the release date is bizarre, Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol on Blu-ray is also worth picking up. Also of note is Despicable Me, which came out a couple months ago, but the Blu-ray Combo Pack just arrived last week. More...

Harry Potter Tops Another Chart

November 23rd, 2010

The overall box office leader, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, also led the way on the per theater chart, pulling in an average of $30,307 in more than 4000 theaters. Last week's winner, Tiny Furniture, was a distant second place, with $16,384 in one theater. Made in Dagenham opened with a disappointing average of $12,521 in three theaters. This should be enough to expand somewhat, but its chances of earning a significant measure of mainstream success took a hit over the weekend. White Material was right behind with an average of $11,538, also in three theaters. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 19, 2010 70 $6,510   1 $6,510   $10,612 1
Nov 26, 2010 77 $5,220 -20% 2 $2,610   $20,635 2
Dec 3, 2010 95 $1,932 -63% 2 $966   $25,969 3
Dec 10, 2010 109 $476 -75% 1 $476   $28,000 4
Dec 17, 2010 88 $1,229 +158% 2 $615   $30,248 5
Dec 24, 2010 89 $226 -82% 1 $226   $31,389 6
Dec 31, 2010 98 $185 -18% 1 $185   $32,608 7
Jan 7, 2011 91 $398 +115% 1 $398   $33,290 8
Jan 14, 2011 85 $2,057 +417% 2 $1,029   $36,374 9
Jan 21, 2011 67 $5,298 +158% 4 $1,325   $42,436 10
Jan 28, 2011 97 $493 -91% 2 $247   $45,016 11
Feb 4, 2011 89 $1,294 +162% 1 $1,294   $46,380 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 12, 2010 91 $4,102   1 $4,102   $4,102 0
Nov 19, 2010 72 $11,313 +176% 1 $11,313   $15,415 1
Nov 26, 2010 76 $8,622 -24% 2 $4,311   $24,037 2
Dec 3, 2010 88 $3,495 -59% 2 $1,748   $27,532 3
Dec 10, 2010 103 $1,487 -57% 1 $1,487   $29,019 4
Dec 17, 2010 92 $2,144 +44% 2 $1,072   $31,163 5
Dec 24, 2010 90 $1,260 -41% 2 $630   $32,423 6
Dec 31, 2010 98 $469 -63% 1 $469   $32,892 7
Jan 7, 2011 86 $1,425 +204% 1 $1,425   $34,317 8
Jan 14, 2011 90 $2,848 +100% 2 $1,424   $37,165 9
Jan 21, 2011 71 $7,358 +158% 4 $1,840   $44,523 10
Jan 28, 2011 97 $563 -92% 2 $282   $45,086 11
Feb 4, 2011 97 $1,294 +130% 1 $1,294   $46,380 12

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.