Ferry Across the Mersey (1964)
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This rock'n roll drama featuring British pop band Gerry and the Pacemakers, is a quick knock-off of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night. The film features a situation in which the band loses their instruments. It also chronicles the history of the band via flashback. The band members are seen meeting each other in art school and forming a band. They barely manage to eke out a living playing at The Cavern. There they meet a useful young woman who helps them find a manager. After the band wins the European Beat competition, their rise is assured. Also appearing on the film are a couple of other Liverpool bands. Songs include: "Ferry Across the Mersey" and "It's Gonna Be All Right." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gerry Marsden
- Director(s):
- Jeremy Summers
Synopsis of Ferry Across the Mersey
This rock'n roll drama featuring British pop band Gerry and the Pacemakers, is a quick knock-off of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night. The film features a situation in which the band loses their instruments. It also chronicles the history of the band via flashback. The band members are seen meeting each other in art school and forming a band. They barely manage to eke out a living playing at The Cavern. There they meet a useful young woman who helps them find a manager. After the band wins the European Beat competition, their rise is assured. Also appearing on the film are a couple of other Liverpool bands. Songs include: "Ferry Across the Mersey" and "It's Gonna Be All Right." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Ferry Across the Mersey
- Gerry Marsden - Gerry
- George A. Cooper - Mr. Lumsden
- Mona Washbourne - Aunt Lil
- T.P. McKenna - Hanson
- Andy Ho - Chinese Restaurant Manager
- Cilla Black
- Jimmy Savile
- Eric Barker - Col. Dawson
- Patricia Lawrence - Miss Kneave
- Mischa DeLa Motte - Dawson's Butler
- Margaret Nolan - Norah
- Keith Smith - Dawson's Chauffeur
- Donald Gee
- Director(s):
- Jeremy Summers
- Writer(s):
- David Franden
- Producer(s):
- Michael Holden
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