Heart Beat (film)
Heart Beat is a 1980 American romantic drama film written and directed by John Byrum, based on the autobiography by Carolyn Cassady. The film is about seminal figures in the Beat Generation. The character of Ira, played by Ray Sharkey, is based on Allen Ginsberg. The film stars Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, and John Heard.
| Heart Beat | |
|---|---|
Early 1990s VHS cover | |
| Directed by | John Byrum |
| Written by | Screenplay: John Byrum Autobiography/source: Carolyn Cassady |
| Produced by | Michael Shamberg Alan Greisman David Axelrod Edward R. Pressman |
| Starring | Nick Nolte Sissy Spacek John Heard |
| Cinematography | László Kovács |
| Edited by | Eric Jenkins |
| Music by | Jack Nitzsche |
Production company | Orion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date | April 25, 1980 |
Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Budget | $3.5 million |
| Box office | $954,046 |
The movie received generally mixed reviews, although the soundtrack was met with critical acclaim. According to Box Office Mojo, its worldwide gross receipts were $954,046, making the movie a box office disappointment.
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