The Beat Generation (1983): Cast
The Beat Generation is a 1983 short comedy directed by Bob Spiers, starring Peter Richardson as Alan, Daniel Peacock and Dawn French. It runs 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 31 min
- Director
- Bob Spiers
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Channel 4 Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Beat Generation About?
The premise of The Beat Generation without spoilers.
Set in a stark 1960s seaside villa, pretentious poet Alan, violent Kix and sexually driven Eleanor belong to a hedonistic beat‑poet colony that lives an unreal, self‑indulgent existence. After his girlfriend Jeremy leaves him, Alan yearns to join their circle, but the arrival of two outsiders and a chaotic party forces him to confront what truly matters.
The Beat Generation Themes & Keywords
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The Beat Generation Cast & Characters
Peter Richardson leads the cast as Alan, with Daniel Peacock as Kix and Dawn French as Eleanor. Directed by Bob Spiers; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Spiers
- Peter Richardson as Alan
- Daniel Peacock as Kix
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Dawn French as Eleanor - Rik Mayall as Jeremy
Also Starring in The Beat Generation
· 8 more- Robbie Coltrane Kurt
- Jennifer Saunders Anne
- Michael White Michael White
- Adrian Edmondson Desmond
- Keith Allen Brian Epstein
- Zoe Clarke-Williams Judy
- Kim Pappas Tracy
- Colin Jacas Saxonphone Player
More from Bob Spiers
More films directed by Bob Spiers, best-rated first: Spice World, That Darn Cat, The Best of French & Saunders and Chilly Dogs.
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The Beat Generation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Beat Generation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Beat Generation?
The Beat Generation runs 31 minutes.
When was The Beat Generation released?
The Beat Generation was released on January 17, 1983.
Who directed The Beat Generation?
The Beat Generation was directed by Bob Spiers.
More films by Bob Spiers Who is in the cast of The Beat Generation?
The Beat Generation stars Peter Richardson as Alan, Daniel Peacock as Kix and Dawn French as Eleanor, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Beat Generation have a post-credit scene?
No. The Beat Generation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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