
Young man just out of college tries to persuade his father, who owns a record company, to start signing up rock 'n' roll acts.
Directed by Will Cowan, The Big Beat leans on a strong ensemble — William Reynolds, Andra Martin, Gogi Grant — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1958.
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A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
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