Coast to Coast 

Two guys meet, one American, a deserter from the US army, one Brit, and they are drawn together by their mutual love of Soul music. Neither being gainfully employed they decide to start a ... See full summary »

Director:

Sandy Johnson

Writer:

Stan Hey

Stars:

Lenny Henry, John Shea, Peter Vaughan

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Lenny Henry	...	Ritchie Lee
John Shea	...	John Carloff
Peter Vaughan	...	The Chiropodist
George Baker	...	Greaves
Cherie Lunghi	...	Susan
Pete Postlethwaite	...	Kecks McGuinness
Al Matthews	...	Curtis Duchamps
Edward Peel	...	Police Constable
Paul Bown	...	Police Constable
Bobby Knutt	...	Garage Owner
Maggie Ollerenshaw	...	Courier
Iggy Navarro	...	Cato
Ken Sharrock	...	Police Inspector
Gerry White	...	Desk Sergeant
Alan Bird	...	Reporter

Storyline

Two guys meet, one American, a deserter from the US army, one Brit, and they are drawn together by their mutual love of Soul music. Neither being gainfully employed they decide to start a mobile disco service for fellow soul lovers, which leads them to buy an ice cream van, and the adventure begins. Before long they find themselves on the run from the bad guys and the police.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 January 1987 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Britannia- Dean Clough Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Ritchie: They'll send out an ABP.
John: You mean an APB: "All Points Bulletin."
Ritchie: No, ABP: "A Big Policeman."

User Reviews

It's not a comedy - it's a tragedy !

At a time when the term "British film comedy" is likely to invoke a groan it is a tragedy that this film is being prevented from reaching a much wider audience. For whatever reason I find it incredible that this little gem of a British film comedy cannot obtain clearance either for television repeat or for issue in video or DVD format. Something must be done ! I cannot understand why anybody involved with this film would not be extremely delighted to give clearance for its revival particularly as the performances, writing and direction of this minor masterpiece of comedy drama could bring so much more pleasure to so many more people.