Heart Beat (1980)
They shocked us. They outraged us. They didn't do anything wrong. They just did it first.
1980 · R · 1h 50m · Drama
Genres: Drama
An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.
Director: John Byrum
Writers: John Byrum
Music by: Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography: László Kovács
Editor: Eric Jenkins
Cast
Nick Nolte as Neal CassadySissy Spacek as Carolyn CassadyJohn Heard as Jack KerouacRay Sharkey as Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)Ann Dusenberry as StevieMargaret Fairchild as Mrs. KerouacTony Bill as DickMary Margaret Amato as WaitressKent Williams as OgdenSusan Niven as Ogden's SecretaryMarcia Nasatir as First ReceptionistMickey Kelly as Second ReceptionistMore like this
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