Heart Beat

An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.

• John ByrumDirector
• John ByrumWriter
• Jack NitzscheOriginal Music Composer

• Nick NolteNeal Cassady
• Sissy SpacekCarolyn Cassady
• John HeardJack Kerouac
• Ray SharkeyIra (based on Allen Ginsberg)
• Ann DusenberryStevie
• Margaret FairchildMrs. Kerouac
• Tony BillDick
• Mary Margaret AmatoWaitress
• Kent WilliamsOgden
• Susan NivenOgden's Secretary
• Marcia NasatirFirst Receptionist
• Mickey KellySecond Receptionist