The Beat (1988 film)
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| The Beat | |
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| Directed by | Paul Mones |
| Written by | Paul Mones |
| Produced by | John Kilik Julia Phillips Nick Wechsler |
| Starring | David Jacobson William McNamara |
| Cinematography | Tom DiCillo |
| Edited by | Elizabeth Kling |
| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Distributed by | Vestron Pictures |
Release date | June 3, 1988 |
Running time | 98 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Beat is a film released in the U.S. in 1988.[1]
Plot summary
A new kid moves into a tough neighborhood controlled by gangs, and tries to teach them poetry.
Cast
- David Jacobson as Rex Voorhas Ormine
- William McNamara as Billy Kane
- Kara Glover as Kate Kane
- Stuart Alexander as Doug
- David McCarthy as Dirt - Larry
- John Savage as Frank Ellsworth
- Markus Flanagan as Vis
- Paul Dillon as Lon Recchia
- Reggie Rock Bythewood as Danny Lambeaux
- Tony Gillan as Auggie
- Lisa Richards as Amy Kahn
- Richard Eigen as Ian Murphy
- Angie Zisser as Mary
- Cro-Mags as Iron Skulls.
Release
The movie was first shown at The Cannes Film Festival in 1987 and released into U.S. theaters the next year. In 1989, Vestron Video released the movie on videocassette. The movie has never been released on DVD, and as of December 30, 2020, Lions Gate has not yet announced any plans for a DVD release.
References
- ^ Caryn James (June 3, 1988). "The Beat (1987) Review/Film; Poet Puts His Stamp On a Gang". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
External links
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