Beat City (1963)
Intrepid reporter Daniel Farson makes the journey from London to Liverpool to discover why this “hard-drinking, hard-fighting” northern enclave has become the epicentre of the 1960s music scene. His whistle-stop tour takes in all the Merseybeat landmarks, most notably the celebrated Cavern club where youngsters twist and swoon to the likes of Gerry and the Pacemakers and Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Close-up shots of the musicians and revellers together with evocative street scenes, courtesy of cameramen Ron Osborn and Peter Povey, capture the vitality of this defining moment in Liverpool’s cultural history.
Director: Charles Squires
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 37 min
Release Date: December 24, 1963
Cast
- Daniel Farson - Himself - Host
Screenplay
Original Language: en
Keywords
liverpool, england, merseybeat
More Films by Director: Charles Squires
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beat City about?
- Intrepid reporter Daniel Farson makes the journey from London to Liverpool to discover why this “hard-drinking, hard-fighting” northern enclave has become the epicentre of the 1960s music scene. His whistle-stop tour takes in all the Merseybeat landmarks, most notably the celebrated Cavern club where youngsters twist and swoon to the likes of Gerry and the Pacemakers and Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Close-up shots of the musicians and revellers together with evocative street scenes, courtesy of cameramen Ron Osborn and Peter Povey, capture the vitality of this defining moment in Liverpool’s cultural history.
- Who directed Beat City?
- Beat City was directed by Charles Squires.
- Who stars in Beat City?
- Beat City stars Daniel Farson.
- How long is Beat City?
- Beat City has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
- What genre is Beat City?
- Beat City is a Music, Documentary film.