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Go, Johnny, Go! (1959)

75 min  -  Musical  -   June 1959 (USA)
5.6
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Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.

Director:

Paul Landres
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alan Freed Alan Freed ...
Himself
Jimmy Clanton Jimmy Clanton ...
Johnny Melody
Sandy Stewart Sandy Stewart ...
Julie Arnold
Chuck Berry Chuck Berry ...
Himself
Jackie Wilson Jackie Wilson ...
Himself
Ritchie Valens ...
Himself
The Cadillacs The Cadillacs ...
Themselves
Jo Ann Campbell Jo Ann Campbell ...
Herself
The Flamingos The Flamingos ...
Themselves
Harvey Fuqua Harvey Fuqua ...
Himself (as Harvey)
Eddie Cochran Eddie Cochran ...
Himself
Jimmy Cavallo Jimmy Cavallo ...
Himself (as Jimmy Cavalio and the House Rockers)
Herb Vigran Herb Vigran ...
Bill Barnett
Frank Wilcox Frank Wilcox ...
Harold Arnold
Barbara Woodell Barbara Woodell ...
Mrs. Harold Arnold
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Storyline

Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.

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Taglines:

You know- like I mean- it's way out!

Genres:

Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dai Johnny dai! See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hal Roach Studios See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Eddie Cochran performs "Teenage Heaven". He would just months later record "Three Stars Will Shine Tonight" as a tribute to Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. See more »

Connections

Featured in Super Night of Rock 'n' Roll (1984) See more »

Soundtracks

"MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE"
Performed by Chuck Berry
Courtesy of Chess Records See more »