Heart Beat movie poster

Heart Beat

"They shocked us. They outraged us. They didn't do anything wrong. They just did it first."

April 25, 1980 1h 50m 5.5/10 (19 votes)

Originally released in 1980. Heart Beat is a drama film. directed by John Byrum.

Starring Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, and John Heard

Synopsis

An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 25, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (19 votes)
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Box Office $954K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$954,029

Production Companies

  • Orion Pictures
  • Further Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heart Beat about?

An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.

Who directed Heart Beat?

Heart Beat was directed by John Byrum.

How long is Heart Beat?

Heart Beat has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Heart Beat released?

Heart Beat was released on April 25, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Heart Beat?

The main cast of Heart Beat includes Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, John Heard, Ray Sharkey, Ann Dusenberry.