Heart Beat

1980
R
1h 50m

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The life and friendship among the icons of the Beat Generation: Neal Cassady, Carolyn Cassady, and Jack Kerouac.The life and friendship among the icons of the Beat Generation: Neal Cassady, Carolyn Cassady, and Jack Kerouac.The life and friendship among the icons of the Beat Generation: Neal Cassady, Carolyn Cassady, and Jack Kerouac.

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5.7/10

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Trivia
The role of "Ira" is a thinly veiled portrayal of Allen Ginsberg. The name was changed after Ginsberg objected.

Quotes
Mrs. Kerouac: I don't understand why you're doing this?
Jack Kerouac: I don't either; but, I know I want to do it.
Mrs. Kerouac: But, I thought you always wanted to be a writer?
Jack Kerouac: I do. That's why I want to do it. I want to get him down on paper.
Mrs. Kerouac: Can't he get himself down on paper?

Connections
Featured in Sneak Previews: Windows/Heart Beat/The Runner Stumbles/Rape of Love (1980)

Soundtracks
I Love Her, Too
Vocal by Aaron Neville
Music by Jack Nitzsche
Lyrics by Buffy Sainte-Marie and John Byrum

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Heart Beat is an excellent little film. All of the actors manage to capture their characters. Subtle dynamic between cassidy and kerouac without a lot of 'acting'. Altho ray sharkey is a bit nuts, i suspect his ginsberg is not far off the mark. a good film & one i recommend.