• 1988
  • R
  • 1h 38m
The Beat

Summary A new kid moves into a tough neighborhood controlled by gangs, and tries to teach them poetry. View more details

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 38m

The Beat

Directed : Paul Mones

Written : Paul Mones

Stars : William McNamara Kara Glover Stuart Alexander David Jacobson

All cast & crew

5.3

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Jun 2, 1988

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : New York City, New York, USA

Production companies : Vestron Pictures Ruthless/Kilik/Wechsler Productions

Summary A new kid moves into a tough neighborhood controlled by gangs, and tries to teach them poetry. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Jun 2, 1988

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : New York City, New York, USA

Production companies : Vestron Pictures Ruthless/Kilik/Wechsler Productions

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