Expresso Bongo(1959)
Laurence Harvey in an outstanding and different motion picture that takes you into a world of burlesque houses .. jazz dens ... and flesh-and-blood people!
Expresso Bongo Synopsis
A seedy London promoter turns a naive, working-class teenager into a pop singing sensation.
Expresso Bongo (1959) is a comedy and music film directed by Val Guest, released on December 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan and Cliff Richard. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Val Guest
- Writers:
- Wolf Mankowitz, Julian More, Wolf Mankowitz
- Producers:
- Val Guest
- Cinematographer:
- John Wilcox
- Production:
- Val Guest Productions
- Status:
- Released
Expresso Bongo (1959) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Expresso Bongo before you stream it.
Expresso Bongo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Harvey
as Johnny Jackson
Sylvia Syms
as Maisie King
Yolande Donlan
as Dixie Collins
Cliff Richard
as Bert Rudge / Bongo Herbert
Meier Tzelniker
as Mayer
Ambrosine Phillpotts
as Lady Rosemary
- Gilbert Harding
Gilbert Harding
as Self
Hermione Baddeley
as Penelope
Eric Pohlmann
as Leon
Reginald Beckwith
as Rev. Tobias Craven
Wilfrid Lawson
as Mr Rudge
Avis Bunnage
as Mrs Rudge
Key crew
Directed by Val Guest, written by Wolf Mankowitz, Julian More and Wolf Mankowitz, produced by Val Guest.
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Expresso Bongo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 19 ratings.
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Expresso Bongo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Expresso Bongo online?
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Expresso Bongo (1959) is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Expresso Bongo?
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The main cast of Expresso Bongo (1959) includes Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard and Meier Tzelniker. The film was directed by Val Guest. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Expresso Bongo released?
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Expresso Bongo was released on December 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Expresso Bongo worth watching?
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Expresso Bongo (1959) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Expresso Bongo?
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Yes. The official Expresso Bongo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.