Overview

Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.

Cast

Peter Coyote

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What is "Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats" about?

Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.

When was "Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats" released?

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats was released in 1985.

Who stars in "Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats"?

The cast includes Peter Coyote.