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The Beat

R19881h 38mPaul Mones
IMDb 5.3

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"It's up to us to create the world again"

A New York teacher indulges a mad high school poet who sees himself as a mythic hero.

Drama
High SchoolNew York CityPoetryGang

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What is The Beat (1988) about?

A New York teacher indulges a mad high school poet who sees himself as a mythic hero.

Who stars in The Beat?

The Beat stars David Jacobson (Rex Voorhas Ormine), William McNamara (Billy Kane), Kara Glover (Kate Kane), Stuart Alexander (Doug), David McCarthy (Dirt-Larry). The film was directed by Paul Mones.

How long is The Beat?

The Beat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is The Beat worth watching?

The Beat holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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