Expresso Bongo
1959 · Movie · NR · 111 min · ★ 5.3
New restoration of this Fifties British rock and roll classic, a fast-paced story about a cheap, opportunistic Soho talent agent (Laurence Harvey) who always looks for the quick buck. When he picks up amateur singer and bongo player (Cliff Richard) in a Soho espresso bar, he uses a little bit of luck and tons of chutzpah to transform the kid into a highly-regarded international singing sensation.
Based on Expresso Bongo
Also known as A Singing Idol
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Streaming on Cohen Media Channel.
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Details
- Years
- 1959
- Release date
- 1959-12-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 111 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.3/10 (19 votes)
Themes
- london, england
- rock 'n' roll
- pop star
- nightclub
- based on play or musical
- promoter
Cast & crew
Laurence Harvey
as Johnny Jackson
Sylvia Syms
as Maisie King
Yolande Donlan
as Dixie Collins
Cliff Richard
as Bert Rudge / Bongo Herbert
Meier Tzelniker
as Mayer
Ambrosine Phillpotts
as Lady Rosemary
- GH
Gilbert Harding
as Self
Hermione Baddeley
as Penelope
Eric Pohlmann
as Leon
Reginald Beckwith
as Rev. Tobias Craven
Directed by Val Guest