The Big Beat

May. 24,1958      NR
Rating:
6.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Young man just out of college tries to persuade his father, who owns a record company, to start signing up rock 'n' roll acts.

William Reynolds as  John Randall
Andra Martin as  Nikki Collins
Jeffrey Stone as  Danny Phillips
Rose Marie as  May Gordon
Hans Conried as  Vladimir Skilsky
Bill Goodwin as  Joseph Randall
Phil Harvey as  Director
Ingrid Goude as  Secretary

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Reviews

Infamousta
1958/05/24

brilliant actors, brilliant editing

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Invaderbank
1958/05/25

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

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Abbigail Bush
1958/05/26

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

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Erica Derrick
1958/05/27

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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