Expresso Bongo
"Laurence Harvey in an outstanding and different motion picture that takes you into a world of burlesque houses .. jazz dens ... and flesh-and-blood people!"
Originally released in 1959. Expresso Bongo is a comedy/music film. directed by Val Guest.
Starring Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, and Yolande Donlan
Synopsis
A seedy London promoter turns a naive, working-class teenager into a pop singing sensation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Gilbert Harding
as Self
Hermione Baddeley
as Penelope
Eric Pohlmann
as Leon
Reginald Beckwith
as Rev. Tobias Craven
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Val Guest Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Expresso Bongo about?
A seedy London promoter turns a naive, working-class teenager into a pop singing sensation.
Who directed Expresso Bongo?
Expresso Bongo was directed by Val Guest.
How long is Expresso Bongo?
Expresso Bongo has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Expresso Bongo released?
Expresso Bongo was released on December 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Expresso Bongo?
The main cast of Expresso Bongo includes Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard, Meier Tzelniker.