Expresso Bongo (1959)
Starring Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan
Directed by Val Guest
A seedy London promoter turns a naive, working-class teenager into a pop singing sensation. Director Val Guest's 1959 British drama stars Laurence Harvey, Cliff Richard, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Hermione Baddeley, Susan Hampshire and Avis Bunnage.
Runtime: 108 min.
Rating: 6.3
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: london, england,rock 'n' roll,pop star,teenager,cult film,promoter,based on play
Cast
Johnny Jackson
Maisie King
Dixie Collins
Bert Rudge / Bongo Herbert
Mayer
Lady Rosemary
Himself
Penelope
Leon
Rev. Tobias Craven
Mr Rudge
Mrs Rudge
Edna Rudge
Cynthia
Charlie
Psychiatrist
Chinese Rose
Nightclub Cleaner
Beast Burns
Racer
Amusement Arcade Manager
Soho Youth
Jack
Jukebox Delivery Man
Press Photographer
Sandwich Man
Lead Guitarist
Bass player in band