That'll Be the Day (1973)
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- PG
- 1h 31min
- Drama, Music
- 13 May 1973 (UK)
- Movie
Musical drama set in the 1950s ,starring David Essex and Ringo Starr, loosely-based on John Lennon's early years. A gifted but wayward young man finally discovers a sense of purpose when he decides to turn his love of music into a career.
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- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards.
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Cast
| David Essex | ... |
Jim MacLaine
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| Ringo Starr | ... |
Mike
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| Rosemary Leach | ... |
Mrs. MacLaine
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| James Booth | ... |
Mr. MacLaine
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| Billy Fury | ... |
Stormy Tempest
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| Keith Moon | ... |
J.D. Clover
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| Rosalind Ayres | ... |
Jeanette
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| Robert Lindsay | ... |
Terry
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| Brenda Bruce | ... |
Doreen
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| Verna Harvey | ... |
Wendy
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| James Ottaway | ... |
Granddad
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| Deborah Watling | ... |
Sandra
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| Beth Morris | ... |
Jean
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Daphne Oxenford | ... |
Mrs. Sutcliffe
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| Kim Braden | ... |
Charlotte
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Ron Hackett | ... |
Policeman
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| Johnny Shannon | ... |
Jack
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Karl Howman | ... |
Johnny Swinburn
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| Patti Love | ... |
Sandra's Friend
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Sue Holderness | ... |
Shirley
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Sally Watts | ... |
Helen
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Valerie Lush | ... |
1st Old Lady on Beach
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Alan Foss | ... |
Stchooleacher
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Natalie Kent | ... |
Mrs. Rimmer
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Patsy Blower | ... |
Young Girl at Fair
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Sara Clee | ... |
Girl with Baby
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Peggy Aitchison | ... |
2nd Old Lady on Beach
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Bernard Severn | ... |
Mr. Sutcliffe
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Eugene Wallace | ... |
Stuart
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Erin Geraghty | ... |
Joan
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| Tony McHale | ... |
1st Man in Coffee Bar
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Paul Vaughan-Teague | ... |
2nd Man in Coffee Bar
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Peter Turner | ... |
Teddy Boy
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| Sacha Puttnam | ... |
Young Jim
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Graham Bond | ... |
Sax Player
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Rick Lester | ... |
Minder (uncredited)
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| Seretta Wilson | ... |
Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Claude Whatham | ||
Written by
| Ray Connolly | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Roy Baird | ... | executive producer |
| Sanford Lieberson | ... | producer |
| Gavrik Losey | ... | associate producer |
| David Puttnam | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Peter Suschitzky | ||
Film Editing by
| Michael Bradsell | ||
Editorial Department
| Stuart Baird | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Brian Morris | ||
Makeup Department
| Ross Carver | ... | hairdresser (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Gavrik Losey | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard Green | ... | second assistant director (as Ricky Green) |
| Garth Thomas | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Terry Apsey | ... | construction manager |
| Milly Burns | ... | assistant art director (as Millie Burns) |
| John Leuenberger | ... | property master |
| Bob Hedges | ... | props (uncredited) |
| John New | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Terry Wells | ... | stand-by property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ian Fuller | ... | sound editor |
| Anthony Jackson | ... | sound recordist (as Tony Jackson) |
| Bill Rowe | ... | dubbing mixer |
Stunts
| Rick Lester | ... | action coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roy Larner | ... | electrical supervisor |
| Ron Robson | ... | camera operator |
| Cedric James | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Ron Taberer | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ray Beck | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Ruth Myers | ... | costume consultant |
Music Department
| Neil Aspinall | ... | music supervisor |
| Wil Malone | ... | additional composer: score |
| Keith Moon | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kay Mander | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| John Smallcombe | ... | Rushes Driver |
Additional Crew
| Clinton Cavers | ... | assistant to producers |
| Nat Cohen | ... | presenter |
| Philip Collins | ... | production executive |
| Celestia Sporborg | ... | assistant to producers |
| Ron Swinburne | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Anglo-EMI Film Distributors (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- DLS Film (1974) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Vasilis Labiris (1974) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Castle Communications (1995) (Finland) (VHS)
- Kino Lorber Studio Classics (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (separate DVD release)
- Kino Lorber (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (separate DVD release)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV) (1986) (Finland) (tv)
- Mayfair (1974) (United States)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2008) (Finland) (DVD)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia
- Video Beat (United States) (DVD)
- Video Beat (United States) (VHS)
- Video Media (Netherlands) (video) (Betamax)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- F.T.V. Scenery (construction)
- Lee Electrics (lighting)
- Lee Lighting (lighting)
- Warner Holidays (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Abandoned by his father at an early age, Jim MacLaine (David Essex) seems to have inherited the old man's restlessness. Despite his apparent intelligence, Jim decides to not take the exams that would pave his way to university. For a time his life consists of dead-end jobs and meaningless sex before he returns home to work in his mother's shop. But he still can't settle down, and he wonders if the life of a pop musician might suit him best.
Written by George S. Davis |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The movie seen by Jim (David Essex) and Jeanette (Rosalind Ayres) at the cinema is Horrors of the Black Museum (1959). See more » |
| Goofs | Jim MacLaine produces an LP he has been waiting "months to play", and we see it is Buddy Hollyy's first album. However, when he puts it on the record player, the music we hear is "Donna" by Ritchie Valens. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Horrors of the Black Museum (1959). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rock On See more » |
| Quotes |
Mike:
You'll like Bath... better class of fuck in Bath. See more » |