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About
An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.
Theatrical
Apr 25, 1980
Box Office
$954K
Director
Producers
Music
Studio
Orion Pictures, Further Productions
Cast
Full credits →N
Nick Nolte
Neal Cassady
S
Sissy Spacek
Carolyn Cassady
J
John Heard
Jack Kerouac
R
Ray Sharkey
Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)
A
Ann Dusenberry
Stevie
M
Margaret Fairchild
Mrs. Kerouac
T
Tony Bill
Dick
M
Mary Margaret Amato
Waitress
K
Kent Williams
Ogden
S
Susan Niven
Ogden's Secretary
M
Marcia Nasatir
First Receptionist
L
Luis Contreras
Mexican Junkie
S
Sharon Lee
Blonde in Car
S
Stephen Davies
Bob Bendix
J
Jenny O'Hara
Betty Bendix
D
Don Brodie
Dispatcher
J
John Larroquette
TV Talk Show Host
T
Terence H. Winkless
Youth in Bar
S
Steve Allen
Steve Allen
D
David Lynch
Painter (uncredited)
