Heart Beat(1980)
They shocked us. They outraged us. They didn't do anything wrong. They just did it first.
Heart Beat Synopsis
An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.
Heart Beat (1980) is a drama film directed by John Byrum, released on April 25, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, John Heard and Ray Sharkey. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- John Byrum
- Writers:
- John Byrum
- Producers:
- David Axlerod, Alan Greisman, Edward R. Pressman
- Cinematographer:
- László Kovács
- Composer:
- Jack Nitzsche
- Production:
- Orion Pictures, Further Productions
- Revenue:
- $954,029
- Status:
- Released
Heart Beat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Nolte
as Neal Cassady
Sissy Spacek
as Carolyn Cassady
John Heard
as Jack Kerouac
Ray Sharkey
as Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)
Ann Dusenberry
as Stevie
- Margaret Fairchild
Margaret Fairchild
as Mrs. Kerouac
Tony Bill
as Dick
- Mary Margaret Amato
Mary Margaret Amato
as Waitress
Kent Williams
as Ogden
- Susan Niven
Susan Niven
as Ogden's Secretary
Marcia Nasatir
as First Receptionist
- Mickey Kelly
Mickey Kelly
as Second Receptionist
Key crew
Directed by John Byrum, written by John Byrum, produced by David Axlerod, Alan Greisman and Edward R. Pressman.
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Heart Beat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 22 ratings.
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Heart Beat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heart Beat online?
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Heart Beat (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Heart Beat?
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The main cast of Heart Beat (1980) includes Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, John Heard, Ray Sharkey and Ann Dusenberry. The film was directed by John Byrum. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Heart Beat released?
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Heart Beat was released on April 25, 1980 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Heart Beat worth watching?
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Heart Beat (1980) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.