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  • The Beat Generation (1959)
  • Approved
    95 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The Beat Generation (1959)
Approved
95 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A detective is assigned to track down and capture a crazed serial rapist.
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Director
Producer
Cinematographer
Walter Castle (as Walter H. Castle)
Editor
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Updated Jul 3, 1959

Release date
Jul 3, 1959 (United States)

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Cast

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47 cast members
Name Known for
Steve Cochran
Dave Culloran Dave Culloran   See fewer
Mamie Van Doren
Georgia Altera Georgia Altera   See fewer
Ray Danton
Stan Hess Stan Hess   See fewer
Fay Spain
Francee Culloran Francee Culloran   See fewer
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong   See fewer
Margaret Hayes
Joyce Greenfield (as Maggie Hayes) Joyce Greenfield (as Maggie Hayes)   See fewer
Jackie Coogan
Jake Baron Jake Baron   See fewer
James Mitchum
Art Jester (as Jim Mitchum) Art Jester (as Jim Mitchum)   See fewer
Cathy Crosby
The Singer The Singer   See fewer
Ray Anthony
Harry Altera Harry Altera   See fewer
Dick Contino
Singing Beatnik Singing Beatnik   See fewer
Irish McCalla
Marie Baron Marie Baron   See fewer
Maila Nurmi
The Poetess (as Vampira) The Poetess (as Vampira)   See fewer
Billy Daniels
Dr. Elcott Dr. Elcott   See fewer
Maxie Rosenbloom
The Wrestling Beatnik The Wrestling Beatnik   See fewer
Charles Chaplin Jr.
Lover Boy Lover Boy   See fewer
Norman Grabowski
The Beat Beatnik (as Grabowski) The Beat Beatnik (as Grabowski)   See fewer
Louis Armstrong and His Band
Louis Armstrong's Orchestra (as Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars) Louis Armstrong's Orchestra (as Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars)   See fewer
Regina Carrol
Beatnik (as Regina Gelfan) Beatnik (as Regina Gelfan)   See fewer
Anne Anderson
Meg (uncredited) Meg (uncredited)   See fewer
Bara Byrnes
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Cavanagh
Will Belmont - Stan's Father (uncredited) Will Belmont - Stan's Father (uncredited)   See fewer
Gerry Cohen
Joseph Baron (uncredited) Joseph Baron (uncredited)   See fewer
Phyllis Douglas
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Engelberg
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
Barbara Frederick
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
Melody Gale
Angel Baron (uncredited) Angel Baron (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Genge
Police Capt. Wilson (uncredited) Police Capt. Wilson (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Hansen
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
Shirley Haven
Mrs. Grant (uncredited) Mrs. Grant (uncredited)   See fewer
Darlene Hendricks
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Hickman
Man in Lineup (uncredited) Man in Lineup (uncredited)   See fewer
Carolyn Hughes
Jayne Belmont - Will's New Wife (uncredited) Jayne Belmont - Will's New Wife (uncredited)   See fewer
Nancy Kay
Anna Baron (uncredited) Anna Baron (uncredited)   See fewer
John Melfi
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
Sid Melton
Police Detective Carlotti (uncredited) Police Detective Carlotti (uncredited)   See fewer
Gil Perkins
Lovers Lane Bandit (uncredited) Lovers Lane Bandit (uncredited)   See fewer
Hamil Petroff
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
Kathy Reed
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
William Schallert
Father Dinelli (uncredited) Father Dinelli (uncredited)   See fewer
Cole Simpson
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
Phyllis Standish
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
Guy Stockwell
Hank - Police Detective (uncredited) Hank - Police Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Larri Thomas
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
Renata Vanni
Mrs. Rosa Costa (uncredited) Mrs. Rosa Costa (uncredited)   See fewer
William Vaughn
Police Officer Crenshaw (uncredited) Police Officer Crenshaw (uncredited)   See fewer
Camille Williams
Beatnik (uncredited) Beatnik (uncredited)   See fewer
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