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

Cracking film Gromit!

If you love the soul sounds of the sixties you'll love this for the music alone. Someone who loves Motown and Northern Soul has worked on a labour of love. The film itself has great moments strung together. Bobby Knutt as the dodgy car salesman, the wedding disco in Liverpool that ends up in a fight, and Lenny giving it his all to Dobie Grays Drift Away at a U.S. forces base disco. On the run in an ice cream van, this film is the best thing Lenny was in. Forget Thelma & Louise, this is a road trip movie like no other. It's a shame the BBC choose to dish up all the same old stuff, when this can stand the test of time, and an annual repeat alongside The Wizard of Oz, The Great Escape, and Home Alone. Definitely NOT a christmas turkey. Someone get it out on video and release that damn fine soundtrack while you're at it!. Cracking film Gromit!