The Beat Generation(1959)
Behind the Weird "Way-Out" World of the Beatniks!
The Beat Generation Synopsis
A group of beatniks unwittingly harbor a serial rapist. A cop goes after him after his wife is attacked.
The Beat Generation (1959) is a crime film directed by Charles F. Haas, released on July 3, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Steve Cochran, Mamie Van Doren, Ray Danton and Fay Spain. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles F. Haas
- Writers:
- Richard Matheson, Lewis Meltzer
- Producers:
- Albert Zugsmith
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Castle
- Composer:
- Albert Glasser
- Production:
- Albert Zugsmith Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $439,000
- Revenue:
- $750,000
- Status:
- Released
The Beat Generation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Cochran
as Dave Culloran
Mamie Van Doren
as Georgia Altera
Ray Danton
as Stanley Belmont
Fay Spain
as Francee Culloran
Louis Armstrong
as Louis Armstrong
Margaret Hayes
as Joyce Freenfield
Jackie Coogan
as Jake Baron
James Mitchum
as Art Jester
- Cathy Crosby
Cathy Crosby
as Singer
Ray Anthony
as Harry Altera
- Dick Contino
Dick Contino
as Singing Beatnik
Irish McCalla
as Marie Baron
Key crew
Directed by Charles F. Haas, written by Richard Matheson and Lewis Meltzer, produced by Albert Zugsmith.
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The Beat Generation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Beat Generation – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Beat Generation?
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The main cast of The Beat Generation (1959) includes Steve Cochran, Mamie Van Doren, Ray Danton, Fay Spain and Louis Armstrong. The film was directed by Charles F. Haas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beat Generation released?
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The Beat Generation was released on July 3, 1959 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Beat Generation worth watching?
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The Beat Generation (1959) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.