Heart Beat
Director: John Byrum
"They shocked us. They outraged us. They didn't do anything wrong. They just did it first."
An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.
Cast
Nick Nolte
Neal Cassady
Sissy Spacek
Carolyn Cassady
John Heard
Jack Kerouac
Ray Sharkey
Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)
Ann Dusenberry
Stevie
Margaret Fairchild
Mrs. Kerouac
Tony Bill
Dick
Mary Margaret Amato
Waitress
Kent Williams
Ogden
Susan Niven
Ogden's Secretary
Marcia Nasatir
First Receptionist
Mickey Kelly
Second Receptionist
In brief
Heart Beat (1980) is a drama film. With an average rating of 5.6/10 from 22 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 50min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Heart Beat online?
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How long is Heart Beat?
Heart Beat runs 110 minutes (1h 50min).
What rating does Heart Beat have?
Heart Beat has an average rating of 5.6/10 based on 22 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Heart Beat from?
Heart Beat was released in 1980.
