The Beat
“It's up to us to create the world again”
Synopsis
A New York teacher indulges a mad high school poet who sees himself as a mythic hero.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Beat 1988
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →David Jacobson
Rex Voorhas Ormine
William McNamara
Billy Kane
Kara Glover
Kate Kane
Stuart Alexander
Doug
David McCarthy
Dirt-Larry
Markus Flanagan
Vis
Reggie Rock Bythewood
Danny Lambeaux
Lisa Blake Richards
Amy Kahn
John Savage
Frank Ellsworth
Jack McGee
Mr. Frock
Tony Gillan
Auggie
Richard Eigen
Ian Murphy
Angie Zisser
Mary
Jeffrey Horowitz
Bart Waxman
Robert Gerringer
Dr. Morningstone
Peggy Gormley
Helen Henbroth
Peggy Miley
Mrs. Kahn
Pete Antico
Mr. Paginini
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mones
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Mones
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- The Beat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Vestron Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mones
Paul Mones
Carter Burwell
Tom DiCillo
Elizabeth Kling
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mones
Director
Paul Mones
Writer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Tom DiCillo
Director of Photography
Elizabeth Kling
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beat about?
A New York teacher indulges a mad high school poet who sees himself as a mythic hero.
Who directed The Beat?
The Beat was directed by Paul Mones.
Who stars in The Beat?
The principal cast of The Beat includes David Jacobson, William McNamara, Kara Glover, Stuart Alexander, David McCarthy.
When was The Beat released and how long is it?
The Beat was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beat was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beat?
The Beat holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).