The Beats: An Existential Comedy
The Beats: An Existential Comedy
1980, English. Directed by Philomene Long.
A "film poem" that focuses on the Beat poetry scene of the late 1950s.
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- 26 May 1980
- Budget
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The Beats: An Existential Comedy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 May 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beats: An Existential Comedy?
If you liked The Beats: An Existential Comedy, try S4: The Bob Lazar Story, Come See Me in the Good Light, Drew: The Man Behind the Poster.
Who directed The Beats: An Existential Comedy?
The Beats: An Existential Comedy (1980) was directed by Philomene Long and stars Shirley Clarke, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg.