The Beat (1988 film)
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| Directed by | Paul Mones |
| Produced by | John Kilik Julia Phillips Nick Wechsler |
| Written by | Paul Mones |
| Starring | David Jacobson William McNamara |
| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Cinematography | Tom DiCillo |
| Edited by | Elizabeth Kling |
| Distributed by | Vestron Pictures |
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Release dates
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June 3, 1988 |
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Running time
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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 Blake Richards as Amy Kahn
- Richard Eigen as Ian Murphy
- Angie Zisser as Mary
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, 2009, Lions Gate has not yet announced any plans for a DVD release.
References
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