The Beat (1988 film)

The Beat
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
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 Blake 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, 2009, 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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