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The Beatniks (1959) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language
1959 · 78 mins · English
Starring
Bob Wells, Martha Wentworth, Paul Frees, Peter Breck, Tony Travis, Frank Worth

Set against the bohemian backdrop of 1950s Beatnik culture, the film follows restless rebels and defiant women as they pursue independence in cramped apartments, smoky jazz clubs, and raucous after‑hours parties. A young singer’s chance at stardom is jeopardized when his gangster friends drag him into danger.

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