The Beat Generation
1959, English. Directed by Charles F. Haas.
Behind the Weird "Way-Out" World of the Beatniks!
A group of beatniks unwittingly harbor a serial rapist. A cop goes after him after his wife is attacked.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Charles F. HaasDirector
- Steve CochranDave Culloran
- Mamie Van DorenGeorgia Altera
- Ray DantonStanley Belmont
- Fay SpainFrancee Culloran
- Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong
- Margaret HayesJoyce Freenfield
- Jackie CooganJake Baron
- James MitchumArt Jester
- Cathy CrosbySinger
- Ray AnthonyHarry Altera
- Dick ContinoSinging Beatnik
- Irish McCallaMarie Baron
Details
- Released
- 3 July 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lewis Meltzer, Richard Matheson
- Budget
- $439K
- Box office
- $750K
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The Beat Generation runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Beat Generation isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 July 1959. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beat Generation?
If you liked The Beat Generation, try A Clockwork Orange, Foxy Brown, I Spit on Your Grave 2.
Who directed The Beat Generation?
The Beat Generation (1959) was directed by Charles F. Haas and stars Steve Cochran, Mamie Van Doren, Ray Danton.