Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.

Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.

96 mins | Documentary | May 2, 2003

Thomas Pynchon is a best-selling American novelist, who, unlike the vast majority of his peers, has eschewed the limelight with near-fanatical determination since the 1960s. This film compiles testimonies and evidence culled from Pynchon's fans and colleagues, investigating the enigmatic writer's background and speculating on his motivations.

Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.

96 mins | Documentary | May 2, 2003

Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.
Thomas Pynchon is a best-selling American novelist, who, unlike the vast majority of his peers, has eschewed the limelight with near-fanatical determination since the 1960s. This film compiles testimonies and evidence culled from Pynchon's fans and colleagues, investigating the enigmatic writer's background and speculating on his motivations.
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers ARTE, Dubini Filmproduktion
Original title Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.
Directors Donatello Dubini, Fosco Dubini
Writers Thomas Pynchon, Donatello Dubini, Fosco Dubini

Cast

Richard Lane

as Biographer

George Plimpton

as Critic

Jules Siegel

as Schoolmate

Chrissie Wexler

as Ex. girlfriend

James Bone

as Journalist

Irwin Corey

as Comedian