The Beatniks
“The wild, weird world of the Beatniks!...Sullen rebels, defiant chicks...searching for a life of their own! The pads...the jazz...the dives...those frantic "way-out" parties...beyond belief!”
Synopsis
A young singer's chance at fame is threatened by his hoodlum pals.
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Movie Trailer : The Beatniks (1960)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-01
Top Cast
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Tony Travis
Eddy Crane
Karen Kadler
Iris
Peter Breck
Bob Mooney
Joyce Terry
Helen Tracy
Bob Wells
Chuck
Sam Edwards
Red
Charles Delaney
Harry Bayliss
Claude Stroud
Hotel Manager
Frank Worth
Gus
Martha Wentworth
Nadine
Robert Paquin
Hotel Detective
Eddie Brandt
Pianist (uncredited)
Paul Frees
Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Frees
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Frees
- Original Title
- The Beatniks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Glenville
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Frees
Paul Frees
Murray De Atley
Harold White
Paul Frees, Edward Heite
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Frees
Director
Paul Frees
Writer
Edward Heite
Producer
Murray De Atley
Director of Photography
Harold White
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beatniks
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What is The Beatniks about?
A young singer's chance at fame is threatened by his hoodlum pals.
Who directed The Beatniks?
The Beatniks was directed by Paul Frees.
Who stars in The Beatniks?
The principal cast of The Beatniks includes Tony Travis, Karen Kadler, Peter Breck, Joyce Terry, Bob Wells.
When was The Beatniks released and how long is it?
The Beatniks was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.