That'll Be the Day (1973)
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Long before Grease was even thought of, the British came out with That'll Be The Day, the story of a young man (David Essex) growing up in the dreary working-class world of Britain who comes of age and finds his proper outlet in the first outgrowths of the rock-and-roll world in Britain. This film and its accompanying album were extremely successful in Britain. Along with an excellent (and nostalgic) soundtrack, it features acting performances by rockers David Essex, Billy Fury, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 91 mins
Complete Cast:
- David Essex - Jim MacLaine
- Rosemary Leach - Mrs. MacLaine
- Billy Fury - Stormy Tempest
- Rosalind Ayres - Jeanette
- Sara Clee - Girl with Baby
- Karl Howman - Johnny
- Beth Morris - Jean
- Brenda Bruce - Doreen
- Robert Lindsay - Terry
- Daphne Oxenford - Mrs. Sutcliffe
- Deborah Watling - Sandra
- Ringo Starr - Mike
- James Booth - Mr. MacLaine
- Keith Moon - J.D. Clover
- Kim Braden - Charlotte
- Erin Geraghty - Joan
- James Ottaway - Granddad
- Alan Foss
- Verna Harvey - Wendy
- Patti Love - Sandra's Friend
- Johnny Shannon - Jack
- Director(s):
- Claude Whatham
- Writer(s):
- Ray Connolly
- Producer(s):
- David Puttnam, Sandy Lieberson, Roy Baird
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