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Galileo Galilei
Scientist Galileo Galilei was engaged in his studies, but a servant of his attempts to seduce his daughter, and denounces Galilei to the Holy Office.
Heart Beat
They shocked us. They outraged us. They didn't do anything wrong. They just did it first.
An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.
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Nick Nolte Neal Cassady
Sissy Spacek Carolyn Cassady
John Heard Jack Kerouac
Ray Sharkey Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)
Ann Dusenberry Stevie
Margaret Fairchild Mrs. Kerouac
Tony Bill Dick
Mary Margaret Amato Waitress
Kent Williams Ogden
Susan Niven Ogden's Secretary
Luis Contreras Mexican Junkie
Sharon Lee Blonde in Car
Stephen Davies Bob Bendix
Jenny O'Hara Betty Bendix
Don Brodie Dispatcher
John Larroquette TV Talk Show Host
Steve Allen Steve Allen
Mickey Kelly Second Receptionist
Raymond Vitte Undercover Agent
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