Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep? 24 years old

Robert Lax (1915-2000) was a poet with a singular vision and style whose quest to live an authentic life as both an artist and a spiritual seeker inspired Thomas Merton, Jack Kerouac, William Maxwell and countless others. Known in the U.S. primarily as Merton’s best friend and in Europe as a daringly original avant-garde poet, Lax lived a life of simplicity, humility and grace that continues to encourage and motivate readers and followers. This film is a portrait of Robert Lax as he was to those who were fortunate to visit him during his thirty years of living on the Greek island of Patmos.

Credits

Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep? Cast

Name Character
Robert Lax He was 83, 84 years old when he died

Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep? Crew

Name Department
Werner Penzel as Director. He was 49 (now 74) years old Directing
Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep? poster
Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep? (24 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, August 05, 1999
  • Runtime: 58 minutes