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Heart Beat

1980110 min 5.6 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“They shocked us. They outraged us. They didn't do anything wrong. They just did it first.”

An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.

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Release / first air1980-04-25
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorJohn Byrum
WriterJohn Byrum
BudgetNot available
Revenue$954,029
ProductionOrion Pictures, Further Productions

Cast & Crew

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10 cast members
Nick NolteNick NolteNeal Cassady
Sissy SpacekSissy SpacekCarolyn Cassady
John HeardJohn HeardJack Kerouac
Ray SharkeyRay SharkeyIra (based on Allen Ginsberg)
Ann DusenberryAnn DusenberryStevie
Margaret FairchildMargaret FairchildMrs. Kerouac
Tony BillTony BillDick
Mary Margaret AmatoMary Margaret AmatoWaitress
Kent WilliamsKent WilliamsOgden
Susan NivenSusan NivenOgden's Secretary

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#husband wife relationship#love triangle#san francisco, california#beatnik#jazz club#biography#alcohol abuse#on the road#polyamory#post world war ii#aspiring writer#beat generation#1950s#bohemians#friends love same woman#impulsive drifter#counterculture#jack kerouac#marijuana use

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