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Beat Angel(2004)
Status: Released
Date: 2004-04-05
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A film about the spirit of Jack Kerouac
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Jack Kerouac returns to earth as an angel with the goal of changing the life of a struggling writer.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Beat Angel Productions LLC
Movie: Beat Angel
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Lisa Niemi
Carol
Graham Kerr
Himself
Susan Goforth
Sweater Girl
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Jack Kerouac returns to earth as an angel with the goal of changing the life of a struggling writer.
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2004-04-05
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