The Young Ones
"Its Wonderful to be Young"
Originally released in 1961. The Young Ones is a comedy/music film. directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Starring Cliff Richard, Robert Morley, and Carole Gray
Synopsis
Nicky and his friends find that their youth club is in danger of being flattened to make way for a new office block unless they can come up with £1500 to pay the new owner, the ruthless property tycoon Hamilton Black. To help raise the cash, Nicky records a song and his friends broadcast it via a pirate radio station, touting him as "The Mystery Singer" - the plan works and interest in their up and coming show is heightened by this new but unknown heart-throb. But Nicky has an even bigger secret and one that he cannot share, even with his girlfriend Toni... Hamilton Black is his father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cliff Richard
as Nicholas 'Nicky' Black
Robert Morley
as Hamilton Black
Carole Gray
as Toni
Jet Harris
as Self - The Shadows (bass guitar)
Hank Marvin
as Self - The Shadows (lead guitar)
Bruce Welch
as Self - The Shadows (rhythm guitar)
Teddy Green
as Chris
Richard O'Sullivan
as Ernest
Melvyn Hayes
as Jimmy
Annette Robertson
as Barbara
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Associated British Picture Corporation
- Warner-Pathé Distributors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Young Ones about?
Nicky and his friends find that their youth club is in danger of being flattened to make way for a new office block unless they can come up with £1500 to pay the new owner, the ruthless property t...
Who directed The Young Ones?
The Young Ones was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
How long is The Young Ones?
The Young Ones has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Young Ones released?
The Young Ones was released on December 19, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Young Ones?
The main cast of The Young Ones includes Cliff Richard, Robert Morley, Carole Gray, Jet Harris, Hank Marvin.