The Beat (1987 film)
1987 American film
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The Beat is a 1988 American drama film[1] written and directed by Paul Mones. Lawrence Kasanoff was one of the executive producers.
Directed byPaul Mones
Written byPaul Mones
Produced byJon Kilik
Julia Phillips
Nick Wechsler
Julia Phillips
Nick Wechsler
StarringDavid Jacobson
William McNamara
William McNamara
| The Beat | |
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| Directed by | Paul Mones |
| Written by | Paul Mones |
| Produced by | Jon 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 dates |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
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, reportedly grossing less than $5,000.[2] 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.
