Movie: The Big Beat

Top 10 Billed Cast

William Reynolds
William Reynolds

John Randall

Andra Martin
Andra Martin

Nikki Collins

Gogi Grant
Gogi Grant

Cindy Adams

Jeffrey Stone
Jeffrey Stone

Danny Phillips

Rose Marie
Rose Marie

May Gordon

Hans Conried
Hans Conried

Vladimir Skilsky

Bill Goodwin
Bill Goodwin

Joseph Randall

Howard Miller
Howard Miller

Himself

Jack Straw
Jack Straw

Chick

Phil Harvey
Phil Harvey

Director

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  • Overview

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

  • Release Date

    1958-05-24

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
  • Tagline

    18 Top Recording Stars! 15 Tempo-Torrid Song Hits!

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