| The Beat | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Paul Mones |
| Produced by | John Kilik Julia Phillips Nick Wechsler |
| Written by | Paul Mones |
| Starring | David Jacobson William McNamara Kara Glover Stuart Alexander David McCarthy John Savage Markus Flanagan Paul Dillon |
| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Cinematography | Tom DiCillo |
| Editing by | Elizabeth Kling |
| Distributed by | Vestron Pictures |
| Release date(s) | June 3, 1988 |
| Running time | 98 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Beat is a film released in the U.S. in 1988.
A new kid moves into a tough neighborhood controlled by gangs, and tries to teach them poetry.
The movie was first shown at The Cannes Film Festival in 1987 and released into U.S. theaters the next year. In 1989, Vestron Video released the movie on videocassette. The movie has never been released on DVD, and as of December 30, 2009, Lions Gate has not yet announced any plans for a DVD release.