The Beatniks (1960)
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16% of users liked it
(257 ratings)
Learn the grim truth about the lifestyles of those colorful beatniks in this exploitation drama that tells the story of a naive aspiring performer who meets an agent who promises to make him a star. Unfortunately, when the young man's friend murders someone, his dreams are shattered. ~ Sandra… More Learn the grim truth about the lifestyles of those colorful beatniks in this exploitation drama that tells the story of a naive aspiring performer who meets an agent who promises to make him a star. Unfortunately, when the young man's friend murders someone, his dreams are shattered. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 18 min.
- Directed By
- Paul Frees
- Genres
- Drama, Classics
- In Theaters
- Dec 31, 1960 Wide
- On DVD
- Jan 27, 2004
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A shrill take on small-time thugs here mistakenly called beatniks.
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