The only thing worse than a great stage play made into a lousy movie is a
bad stage play made into a lousy movie. Originally conceived and presented as an off-Broadway play by writer-director Mones, THE BEAT is a horribly pretentious and inept production offering nothing but stock
characters and sophomoric philosophy. Set in the ghettos of New York City, the film presents rival street gangs as leaving their hostilities at the door when they enter the classroom of hip English teacher Savage. Young and dedicated, Savage runs his class informally to encourage the kids to
forget their posturing and to open up. His efforts are relatively futile until a new kid, J...
Released:
1988
Rated:
NR
Length:
98 mins