Tommy the Toreador (1959)

Tommy is a happy sailor, travelling the world, singing his favourite songs. When he visits Spain, he gets mistaken for a famous bullfighter. Tommy finishes up in the bull-ring facing a VERY... See full summary »

Director:

John Paddy Carstairs

Writers:

George H. Brown (screenplay), George H. Brown (story),

Stars:

Tommy Steele, Janet Munro, Sid James

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tommy Steele	...	Tommy Tomkins
Janet Munro	...	Amanda
Sid James	...	Cadena (as Sidney James)
Bernard Cribbins	...	Paco
Noel Purcell	...	Captain
Virgilio Teixeira	...	Parilla, the Bullfighter
José Nieto	...	Inspector Quintero (as Pepe Nieto)
Ferdy Mayne	...	Lopez
Harold Kasket	...	Jose
Kenneth Williams	...	Vice-Consul
Eric Sykes	...	Martin
Manolo Blazquez	...	Matador
José Valero	...	Bullfighting enthusiast
Francis De Wolff	...	Hotel Proprietor
Tutte Lemkow	...	Bootblack

Storyline

Tommy is a happy sailor, travelling the world, singing his favourite songs. When he visits Spain, he gets mistaken for a famous bullfighter. Tommy finishes up in the bull-ring facing a VERY angry bull and cheered on by the crowd. What will he do now ?

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 1960 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Tavromahos me to stanio

Company Credits

Production Co:

George H. Brown Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Tommy the Toreador"
Written by Lionel Bart, Mike Pratt (as Michael Pratt) and Tommy Steele (as Jimmy Bennett)
Performed by Tommy Steele

User Reviews

Good cheer me up old school movie

This film is a classic. If you are feeling low then there is nothing like a cheesy film from the old Ealing era. This is one of those classics. It really lifts your spirits... it is bordering on the worst side of comedy, as well as the worst side of musicals, but it is this that makes it work. The songs are catchy and leave you wanting to sing them forever. Watch the birdie, and little white bull especially. Every time I need a pick me up this film goes on. Tommy Steele is like Marmite, you either love him or you hate him. I love him too and so does the children. The children sit in silence apart from singing along to all the songs. Even Disney has not managed that.