Plot Summary
In 1951, George Whitman opened a bookshop-commune in Paris. George, 92, still runs his "den of anarchists disguised as a bookstore," offering free, dirty beds to poor literati, cutting his hair with a candle and gluing the carpet with pancake batter. More than 40,000 poets, travelers and political activists have stayed at Shakespeare and Company, writing or stealing books, throwing parties and making soup or love while living with George's generosity and fits of anger. Illustrious guests include Henry Miller, Anaïs Nin, Jacques Prévert, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Gregory Corso, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, James Baldwin and Richard Wright. Welcome to the makeshift utopia of the last member of the Beat Generation.
Our Take
Expert, independent review by the HollyFlixHD Editorial Team
Analyzing cinematography, narrative pacing, and lead performances for Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man. Writing review...
Director & Crew
Benjamin Sutherland
Director
Official Trailer
Where to Watch Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man Online
You can currently stream Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man online or watch it in HD via the link below.
Find Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man StreamingFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man online?
Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man (2003) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man?
It has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 2 votes.
Who directed Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man?
Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man was directed by Benjamin Sutherland and released in 2003.
How long is Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man?
Portrait of a Bookstore as an Old Man has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2003-02-01
- Status
- Released