The Beatniks(1959)
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!
The Beatniks Synopsis
A young singer's chance at fame is threatened by his hoodlum pals.
The Beatniks (1959) is a drama and crime film directed by Paul Frees, released on June 5, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Tony Travis, Karen Kadler, Peter Breck and Joyce Terry. Viewers rate it 2.8 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Frees
- Writers:
- Paul Frees
- Producers:
- Edward Heite
- Cinematographer:
- Murray De Atley
- Production:
- Glenville
- Status:
- Released
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The Beatniks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Travis
as Eddy Crane
Karen Kadler
as Iris
Peter Breck
as Bob Mooney
- Joyce Terry
Joyce Terry
as Helen Tracy
- Bob Wells
Bob Wells
as Chuck
Sam Edwards
as Red
Charles Delaney
as Harry Bayliss
Claude Stroud
as Hotel Manager
- Frank Worth
Frank Worth
as Gus
Martha Wentworth
as Nadine
Robert Paquin
as Hotel Detective
- Eddie Brandt
Eddie Brandt
as Pianist (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Paul Frees, written by Paul Frees, produced by Edward Heite.
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The Beatniks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.8/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Beatniks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beatniks online?
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The Beatniks (1959) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Cultpix, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beatniks?
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The main cast of The Beatniks (1959) includes Tony Travis, Karen Kadler, Peter Breck, Joyce Terry and Bob Wells. The film was directed by Paul Frees. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beatniks released?
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The Beatniks was released on June 5, 1959 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Beatniks worth watching?
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The Beatniks (1959) holds an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Beatniks?
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Yes. The official The Beatniks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.