Heart Beat
They shocked us. They outraged us. They didn't do anything wrong. They just did it first.
5.6
22 votes
1980
1h 50m
Drama
Overview
An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.
Directed by John Byrum
Top cast
Nick Nolte
Neal Cassady
Sissy Spacek
Carolyn Cassady
John Heard
Jack Kerouac
Ray Sharkey
Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)
Ann Dusenberry
StevieM
Margaret Fairchild
Mrs. Kerouac
Tony Bill
DickM
Mary Margaret Amato
Waitress
Kent Williams
OgdenS
Susan Niven
Ogden's Secretary
Marcia Nasatir
First ReceptionistM
Mickey Kelly
Second Receptionist
Luis Contreras
Mexican JunkieS
Sharon Lee
Blonde in Car
Stephen Davies
Bob Bendix
Jenny O'Hara
Betty Bendix
Don Brodie
Dispatcher
John Larroquette
TV Talk Show Host
Terence H. Winkless
Youth in Bar
Steve Allen
Steve AllenDetails
Status
Released
Release date
April 25, 1980
Budget
—
Revenue
$954K
Language
English
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