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The Big Beat is a 1958 American musical comedy film distributed by Universal International, which was directed and produced by Will Cowan, written by David P. Harmon, and starred William Reynolds, Andra Martin, Gogi Grant, and Jeffrey Stone. It was shot in Eastmancolor, by Pathe, and was released on May 24, 1958 as a double bill with Summer Love. The story is about a young man fresh out of college named John Randall who tries to persuade his father, a record company own, to start signing up rock 'n' roll acts.
Original Release
02/13/1958
US Release
05/24/1958
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Reynolds | John Randall |
| Andra Martin | Nikki Collins |
| Gogi Grant | Cindy Adams |
| Jeffrey Stone | Danny Phillips |
| Rose Marie | May Gordon |
| Hans Conried | Vladimir Skilsky |
| Bill Goodwin | Joseph Randall |
| Howard Miller | Himself / Howard Miller |
| Jack Straw | Chick |
| Phil Harvey | Director |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Reynolds | John Randall |
| Andra Martin | Nikki Collins |
| Gogi Grant | Cindy Adams |
| Jeffrey Stone | Danny Phillips |
| Rose Marie | May Gordon |
| Hans Conried | Vladimir Skilsky |
| Bill Goodwin | Joseph Randall |
| Howard Miller | Himself / Howard Miller |
| Jack Straw | Chick |
| Phil Harvey | Director |
| Ingrid Goude | Secretary |
| Steve Drexel | Piano Player |
| Gus Backus | Gus Backus - Del Viking Member |
| Charlie Barnet | Charlie Barnet |
| The Bill Thompson Singers | Singers |
| Willie Bobo | Modern Mambo Quintet Member |
| Buddy Bregman | Buddy Bregman |
| Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra | Orchestra |
| Alan Copeland | Song Writer |
| The Del Vikings | Guest Performers |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Will Cowan | Producer |
