Directed by:
Michael PolishScreenplay:
Michael PolishCinematography:
M. David MullenCast:
Jean-Marc Barr, Josh Lucas, Radha Mitchell, Kate Bosworth, Anthony Edwards, Henry Thomas, Balthazar Getty, Stana Katic, Patrick Fischler, Nora Kirkpatrick (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Based on the 1962 novel by American literary icon Jack Kerouac,Big Sur recounts the events surrounding Kerouac's three brief sojourns to a cabin in Bixby Canyon, Big Sur, owned by Kerouac's friend and fellow Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. The story departs from Kerouac's previous fictionalized autobiographical series in that the self- inspired character is shown as a popular, published author; Kerouac's previous works are restricted to depicting Kerouac's days as a bohemian traveler. The movie depicts Kerouac's mental and physical deterioration. Kerouac is unable to cope with a suddenly demanding public, and is battling with advanced alcoholism. He seeks respite first in solitude in the Big Sur cabin, then in a relationship with Billie, the mistress of his longtime friend Neal Cassady. Kerouac initially finds solace in the Big Sur wilderness, but is driven by loneliness to return to the city, and resumes drinking heavily. (Curious Films)
(more)Cast
![Jean-Marc Barr](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267935_5c242b.jpg)
Jean-Marc Barr
West Germany
Best movies:
The Best of Blur (2000) (video compilation)
Breaking the Waves (1996)
The Big Blue (1988)
![Josh Lucas](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/369/162369929_1387d6.png)
Josh Lucas
USA
Best movies:
Ford v Ferrari (2019)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
![Radha Mitchell](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269170_aba643.jpg)
Radha Mitchell
Australia
Best movies:
Phone Booth (2002)
Finding Neverland (2004)
Man on Fire (2004)
![Kate Bosworth](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/176/166176143_7b54c3.jpg)
Kate Bosworth
USA
Best movies:
Remember the Titans (2000)
Still Alice (2014)
The Horse Whisperer (1998)
![Anthony Edwards](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/018/163018378_c35dd4.jpg)
Anthony Edwards
USA
Best movies:
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - a.f.
Flipped (2010)
Zodiac (2007)
![Henry Thomas](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/203/161203876_671272.png)
Henry Thomas
USA
Best movies:
Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995) (TV movie)
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Legends of the Fall (1994)
![Balthazar Getty](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/680/162680598_bf6b4a.jpg)
Balthazar Getty
USA
Best movies:
Into the West (2005) (series)
Lost Highway (1997)
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
![Stana Katic](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/883/166883091_00d75b.jpg)
Stana Katic
Canada
Best movies:
CBGB (2013)
Quantum of Solace (2008)
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three (2024)
![Patrick Fischler](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276411_ac560b.jpg)
Patrick Fischler
USA
Best movies:
Mulholland Drive (2001)
Ghost World (2001)
Speed (1994)
![Nora Kirkpatrick](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/279/279023_4191fc.jpg)
Nora Kirkpatrick
Best movies:
Big Sur (2013)
Sandy Wexler (2017)
Sexy Evil Genius (2013)
![John Robinson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276522_222035.jpg)
John Robinson
USA
Best movies:
Lords of Dogtown (2005)
Transformers (2007)
Wendy and Lucy (2008)
Vanessa Ross
Best movies:
Sense8 (2015) (series)
Ant-Man (2015)
What Dreams May Come (1998)
Jaden Alexander
Best movies:
Blue Jasmine (2013)
Big Eyes (2014)
Big Sur (2013)
Shelby Lyon
Best movies:
Big Sur (2013)
Jasper Polish
USA
Best movies:
Big Sur (2013)
The Astronaut Farmer (2006)
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021)
Jason W. Wong
Best movies:
Big Sur (2013)