Some People (1962)

Four teen-aged layabouts are persuaded to form rock group to keep them out of trouble.

Director:

Clive Donner

Writer:

John Eldridge

Stars:

Kenneth More, Ray Brooks, Anneke Wills

Cast

Credited cast:
Kenneth More	...	Mr. Smith
Ray Brooks	...	Johnnie
Anneke Wills	...	Anne (as Annika Wills)
David Andrews	...	Bill
Angela Douglas	...	Terry
David Hemmings	...	Bert
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Fanny Carby	...	Johnnie's Mother
Harry H. Corbett	...	Johnnie's Father
Richard Davies	...	Harper (as Richard Davis)
Frankie Dymon	...	Jimmy
Fred Ferris	...	Court Clerk
Michael Gwynn	...	Vicar
Cyril Luckham	...	Magistrate
Timothy Nightingale	...	Tim
Dean Webb	...	Mike

Storyline

Four teen-aged layabouts are persuaded to form rock group to keep them out of trouble.

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Plot Keywords:

pop music | independent film

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Taglines:

From the land of the Beatles, came the young rebels...wild and explosive...

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 1964 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kapinoivat nahkatakit

Filming Locations:

Bristol, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vic Films Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ray Brooks says in his memoirs he was cast at short notice after the original choice withdrew.

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Soundtracks

"Bristol Express"
Written by Ron Grainer
Played by The Eagles

User Reviews

A great film of its time and now historically relevant too.

I first saw this film when I was 14 years old and have loved it ever since. It captured the atmosphere of the early 1960s perfectly and is a true snapshot of the times.

I can remember sitting in the cinema surrounded by other teenagers all dressed in black leather jackets, tight blue jeans and winkle-pickers. I can also remember seeing countless trails of blue smoke rising to the ceiling, as everyone smoked in the cinema in those days.

The music is also very typical of the time, and I am lucky enough to have the 45rpm E.P. of the soundtrack by Valerie Mountain and the Eagles.

I would love to see the film again, but I have only seen it on television once, and that was probably about 20 years ago. It was filmed in Bristol and I know that the city has changed considerably since then, so it is now of interest not only for the content and story, but also for the location in which it was shot.

I think this film is priceless and I cannot understand why it seems to have disappeared altogether. Perhaps it will be shown on TV again sometime?