The Beat Generation
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Spiers
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
- Original Title
- The Beat Generation
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Spiers
Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
Michael Hall, Victoria Poushkine-Relf, Peter Richardson, Michael White
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Spiers
Director
Peter Richardson
Writer
Pete Richens
Writer
Michael Hall
Producer
Victoria Poushkine-Relf
Producer
Peter Richardson
Producer
Michael White
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beat Generation
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What is The Beat Generation 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 directed The Beat Generation?
The Beat Generation was directed by Bob Spiers.
Who stars in The Beat Generation?
The principal cast of The Beat Generation includes Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Rik Mayall, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders.
When was The Beat Generation released and how long is it?
The Beat Generation was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 31m.