Wonderful to Be Young!
Watch TrailerNicky and his friends find that their youth club is in danger of being flattened to make way for a new office block unless they can come up with £1500 to pay the new owner, the ruthless property tycoon Hamilton Black. To help raise the cash, Nicky records a song and his friends broadcast it via a pirate radio station, touting him as "The Mystery Singer" - the plan works and interest in their up and coming show is heightened by this new but unknown heart-throb. But Nicky has an even bigger secret and one that he cannot share, even with his girlfriend Toni... Hamilton Black is his father.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | The Young Ones |
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Comedy, Music |
| Director | Sidney J. Furie |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic comedic plot, relying on the eternal generation gap and the spirit of youthful rebellion. It explores themes of self-identity through music and friendship, using the lightness of musical numbers to create a carefree atmosphere.
What lingers after the viewing is a sincere and kind-hearted story with a charmingly simple plot, filled with the energy of early rock 'n' roll and nostalgia for a more carefree time. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Best Watched
With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon, to soak up the carefree sixties vibe.
🎭 Cast
Cliff Richard
Nicholas 'Nicky' Black
Robert Morley
Hamilton Black
Carole Gray
Toni
Jet Harris
Self - The Shadows (bass guitar)
Hank Marvin
Self - The Shadows (lead guitar)
Bruce Welch
Self - The Shadows (rhythm guitar)
Teddy Green
Chris
Richard O'Sullivan
Ernest
Melvyn Hayes
Jimmy
Annette Robertson
Barbara
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