# The Beatniks (1959) by Paul Frees

The Beatniks is an American crime film in the teensploitation genre directed by Paul Frees that was filmed in 1958 and released in 1959.

Plot: A young singer's chance at fame is threatened by his hoodlum pals.

Director: Paul Frees Writer: Paul Frees Stars: Tony Travis, Karen Kadler, Peter Breck

Genres: Crime, Psychotronic film

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 1959
- Runtime: 1 h 12 min
- By: Paul Frees
- Archive: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Beatniks_(1959)_by_Paul_Frees.webm)
- Licence or status: Public domain (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Paul Frees
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

[Watch now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/archive/commons/142047172?play=1)