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The Big Beat

1958-05-24 · 81 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Music

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

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Directors
Will Cowan
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William ReynoldsWilliam ReynoldsJohn Randall
Andra MartinAndra MartinNikki Collins
Gogi GrantCindy Adams
Jeffrey StoneJeffrey StoneDanny Phillips
Rose MarieRose MarieMay Gordon
Hans ConriedHans ConriedVladimir Skilsky
Bill GoodwinBill GoodwinJoseph Randall
Howard MillerHimself
Jack StrawChick
Phil HarveyPhil HarveyDirector
Ingrid GoudeIngrid GoudeSecretary
Steve DrexelPiano Player

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