directed by: Ranald MacDougall, year: 1960
actors: George Peppard, Leslie Caron, Janice Rule

The Subterraneans is a film adaptation of Jack Kerouac's novel, focusing on the Beat Generation's bohemian lifestyle. Set in San Francisco, it explores the tumultuous love affair between a struggling writer and a beautiful, free-spirited woman. The film captures the essence of the Beat culture, highlighting themes of nonconformity, artistic expression, and the search for meaning amidst the backdrop of jazz music and existential exploration.

Drama, Romance, Beat Generation, Bohemian, 1950s