William Buys a Parrot
1963, English. Directed by Antony Balch.
A bizarre silent short film showing author William S. Burroughs negotiating to buy a parrot.
- Runtime
- 0h 2m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 16 October 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William S. Burroughs
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William Buys a Parrot runs 2 minutes (0h 2m).
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William Buys a Parrot isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1963. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like William Buys a Parrot?
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Who directed William Buys a Parrot?
William Buys a Parrot (1963) was directed by Antony Balch and stars William S. Burroughs.