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Six Letters About Beat (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film

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Released in 1977, Six Letters About Beat is a notable film directed by Alexei Khanutin, running about 22 minutes.

What it’s about. A short movie and university exercise about so-called "beat" — that is the name of nascent rock music in Soviet Union. It illustrates the difference between generation of sons and generation of fathers who do not understand the idea of this new culture. Featuring interviews with teenagers, adults and rock musicians. Rare videos of bands such as "Машина времени", "Рубиновая атака" and "Високосное лето".

Who’s in it. Six Letters About Beat stars Andrey Makarevich as himself, Evgeny Margulis as himself, Valeriy Efremov as himself and Alexandr Kutykov as himself, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Six Letters About Beat page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Six Letters About Beat (1977)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Six Letters About Beat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Six Letters About Beat?
Six Letters About Beat stars Andrey Makarevich, Evgeny Margulis, Valeriy Efremov, Alexandr Kutykov and Vladimir Ratskevich.
When was Six Letters About Beat released?
Six Letters About Beat was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.