Rock You Sinners
| Rock You Sinners | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Denis Kavanagh |
| Starring | Philip Gilbert Adrienne Scott Colin Croft Jackie Collins |
Production companies | E.J. Fancey Productions Small Film Distributors |
| Distributed by | Small Film Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 59 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Rock You Sinners is a 1957 British second feature black and white musical film featuring early British rock and roll, including Art Baxter and His Rock 'n' Roll Sinners, best known for their song Rock You Sinners.[1] It is generally regarded as the first British rock and roll movie.[2]
Plot[edit]
The film is set in London and is mainly set in clubs, cafes and small recording studios.
The success of his rock and roll television show brings fame for DJ Johnny (Phillip Gilbert), but trouble for his relationship with steady girlfriend Carol (Adrienne Scott).
Cast[edit]
- Philip Gilbert as Johnny Laurence
- Adrienne Scott as Carol Carter
- Colin Croft as Pete
- Jackie Collins as Jackie
- Michael Duffield as Paul Selway
- Beckett Bould as McIver
- Tony Hall as Himself - Concert Compere
- Angus as Angus the dog
- Tony Crombie as Himself - Leader, Tony Crombie and His Rockers
- Art Baxter as Himself - Leader, Art Baxter and His Rockin' Sinners
- Joan Small as Herself
- Dickie Bennett as Himself
- Don Sollash as Himself - Leader, Don Sollash and His Rockin' Horses
- Rory Blackwell as Himself - Leader, Rory Blackwell and the Blackjacks
- George 'Calypso' Browne as Himself (as George Browne)
- Curly Pat Barry as Himself
References[edit]
- ^ "BFI Screenonline: Rock You Sinners (1957)". www.screenonline.org.uk.
- ^ "Rock You Sinners (1957)". Archived from the original on 21 July 2018.
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