Plot — What is On the Road to Desolation about?
Andrew O'Hagan looks at a critical point in the life of Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac. In 1956 he spent spent 63 soul-searching days as a fire-watcher on Washington state's Desolation Peak. After this stint he was never the same creative force again.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 50 min |
On the Road to Desolation — FAQ
Is On the Road to Desolation worth watching? Andrew O'Hagan looks at a critical point in the life of Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac. In 1956 he spent spent 63 soul-searching days as a fire-watcher on Washington state's Desolation Peak. After this stint he was
Who directed On the Road to Desolation? Directed by David Stewart.
Who is in the cast of On the Road to Desolation? It stars John Suiter, Maxine Franklin, Tom Clark, Joyce Johnson, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Robert Giroux and more.
Where can I stream On the Road to Desolation? Streaming availability for On the Road to Desolation is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did On the Road to Desolation release? It released in 1997.
