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The Tommy Steele Story( 1957)

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Overview

A rags-to-riches tale of a young merchant seaman called Tommy who discovers a certain way with the guitar.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Tommy Steele

      Tommy Steele

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      Humphrey Lyttelton

      Self

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      Chas McDevitt

      Self

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      Nancy Whiskey

      Self

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      Tommy Eytle

      Self

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      Chris O'Brien

      Self

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      Leo Pollini

      Steelmen's Drummer

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      Dennis Price

      Steelmen's Pianist

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      Alan Stuart

      Steelmen's Saxophonist

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      Alan Weighell

      Steelmen's Bassist

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      Lisa Daniely

      Hospital Nurse

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      Hilda Fenemore

      Mrs. Steele

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      Charles Lamb

      Mr. Steele

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      Patrick Westwood

      Brushes

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      Peter Lewiston

      John Kennedy

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      Cyril Chamberlain

      Chief Steward

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      John Boxer

      Paul Lincoln

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      Bryan Coleman

      Hospital Doctor

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      Bernard Hunter

      Busker, the Guitarist

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      Tom Littlewood

      Judo Instructor (uncredited)

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      Hunter Hancock

      Self (uncredited)

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      Mark Daly

      Junkshop Man (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Thu Aug 01 2024
    My folks used to have an LP of Tommy Steele songs - I always remember him singing "Little White Bull" but that's about the height of it, so it was quite interesting to discover a little more about the man. He writes his own songs and gets a lucky break playing in a Soho coffee bar where his lively performances start to do decent business. His parents think he's irresponsible but he's determined, and when he's spotted by a talent agent then a record deal beckons. Comparisons were made to Elvis Presley which I'm not sure did either artist any favours. The film does illustrate nicely though the on...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • biography
    • rock-and-roll