Beat
"Sex and Drugs before Rock and Roll"
Originally released in 2000. Beat is a drama film. directed by Gary Walkow.
Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Courtney Love, and Ron Livingston
Synopsis
The true story of two murders that shaped the lives of several college students who went on to become some of the most influential writers of the "Beat Generation."
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kiefer Sutherland
as William S. Burroughs
Courtney Love
as Joan Vollmer Burroughs
Ron Livingston
as Allen Ginsberg
Norman Reedus
as Lucien Carr
Sam Trammell
as Lee
Alec Von Bargen
as Heard
Tommy Perna
as Dwight
Daniel Martínez
as Jack Kerouac
Kyle Secor
as Dave Kammerer
Luisa Huertas
as Maria (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Martien Holdings A.V.V.
- Walking Pictures
- Background Productions
- Beat LLC
- Millenium Pictures
- Pendragon Film
- Pfilmco
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beat about?
The true story of two murders that shaped the lives of several college students who went on to become some of the most influential writers of the "Beat Generation."
Who directed Beat?
Beat was directed by Gary Walkow.
How long is Beat?
Beat has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Beat released?
Beat was released on January 29, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beat?
The main cast of Beat includes Kiefer Sutherland, Courtney Love, Ron Livingston, Norman Reedus, Sam Trammell.