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The Beat Generation

198331mBob Spiers

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In the monochrome world of 1960, pretentious Alan, violent Kix and sex-mad Eleanor are part of a colony of beat poets, living a hedonistic, unreal existence in a large villa overlooking the sea. Dumped by his girlfriend Jeremy is anxious to be part of their circle until two girls from the outside world and a wild party open his eyes to what really matters.

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What is The Beat Generation (1983) about?

In the monochrome world of 1960, pretentious Alan, violent Kix and sex-mad Eleanor are part of a colony of beat poets, living a hedonistic, unreal existence in a large villa overlooking the sea. Dumped by his girlfriend Jeremy is anxious to be part of their circle until two girls from the outside world and a wild party open his eyes to what really matters.

Who stars in The Beat Generation?

The Beat Generation stars Adrian Edmondson (Desmond), Dawn French (Eleanor), Rik Mayall (Jeremy), Peter Richardson (Alan), Jennifer Saunders (Anne). The film was directed by Bob Spiers.

How long is The Beat Generation?

The Beat Generation has a runtime of 31 min and premiered in 1983.

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