The Beat (1988 film)

The Beat is a film released in the U.S. in 1988.[1]

The Beat
Directed byPaul Mones
Produced byJohn Kilik
Julia Phillips
Nick Wechsler
Written byPaul Mones
StarringDavid Jacobson
William McNamara
Music byCarter Burwell
CinematographyTom DiCillo
Edited byElizabeth Kling
Distributed byVestron Pictures
Release date
June 3, 1988
Running time
98 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

  1. 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.


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