Beat City
Synopsis
Intrepid reporter Daniel Farson makes the journey from London to Liverpool to discover why this “hard-drinking, hard-fighting” northern enclave has become the epicentre of the 1960s music scene. His whistle-stop tour takes in all the Merseybeat landmarks, most notably the celebrated Cavern club where youngsters twist and swoon to the likes of Gerry and the Pacemakers and Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Close-up shots of the musicians and revellers together with evocative street scenes, courtesy of cameramen Ron Osborn and Peter Povey, capture the vitality of this defining moment in Liverpool’s cultural history.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Charles Squires
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Farson
- Original Title
- Beat City
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Squires
Daniel Farson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Squires
Director
Daniel Farson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beat City
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What is Beat City about?
Intrepid reporter Daniel Farson makes the journey from London to Liverpool to discover why this “hard-drinking, hard-fighting” northern enclave has become the epicentre of the 1960s music scene. His whistle-stop tour takes in all the Merseybeat landmarks, most notably the celebrated Cavern club where youngsters twist and swoon to the likes of Gerry and the Pacemakers and Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Close-up shots of the musicians and revellers together with evocative street scenes, courtesy of cameramen Ron Osborn and Peter Povey, capture the vitality of this defining moment in Liverpool’s cultural history.
Who directed Beat City?
Beat City was directed by Charles Squires.
Who stars in Beat City?
The principal cast of Beat City includes Daniel Farson.
When was Beat City released and how long is it?
Beat City was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 37m.