Heart Beat (1980) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
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Heart Beat (1980) Storyline
An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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 as Mrs. Kerouac
- Tony Bill as Dick
- Mary Margaret Amato as Waitress
- Kent Williams as Ogden
- Susan Niven as Ogden's Secretary
- Marcia Nasatir as First Receptionist
- Mickey Kelly as Second Receptionist
- Luis Contreras as Mexican Junkie
- Sharon Lee as Blonde in Car
- Stephen Davies as Bob Bendix
Why Watch Heart Beat?
The Vibe: Heart Beat is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1980. Directed by John Byrum, and starring Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, John Heard An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.4/10, Heart Beat retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, Heart Beat deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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