Telstar: The Joe Meek Story(2008)
Hit after hit... Someone's bound to get hurt.
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story Synopsis
Set against a backdrop of early '60s London, Telstar is the story of the world's first independent record producer, Joe Meek. A maverick genius who enjoyed phenomenal success with Telstar – the biggest selling record of it's time – before bad luck, depression, heartbreak and paranoia led to his downfall.
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) is a drama and music film directed by Nick Moran, released on June 19, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Pam Ferris and JJ Feild. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Moran
- Writers:
- James Hicks, Nick Moran
- Producers:
- Adam Bohling, Simon Jordan, David Reid
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Wignall
- Composer:
- Ilan Eshkeri
- Production:
- Aspiration Films
- Status:
- Released
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) Trailer
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Con O'Neill
as Joe Meek
Kevin Spacey
as Major Banks
Pam Ferris
as Mrs. Violet Shenton
JJ Feild
as Heinz Burt
James Corden
as Clem Cattini
Tom Burke
as Geoff Goddard
Mathew Baynton
as Ritchie Blackmore
Shaun Evans
as Billy Kuy
Ralf Little
as Chas Hodges
Callum Dixon
as John Leyton
- Sid Mitchell
Sid Mitchell
as Patrick Pink
Justin Hawkins
as Screaming Lord Sutch
Key crew
Directed by Nick Moran, written by James Hicks and Nick Moran, produced by Adam Bohling, Simon Jordan and David Reid.
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 33 ratings.
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Telstar: The Joe Meek Story online?
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) is available to stream on XLTV Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from 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 Telstar: The Joe Meek Story?
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The main cast of Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) includes Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Pam Ferris, JJ Feild and James Corden. The film was directed by Nick Moran. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Telstar: The Joe Meek Story released?
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story was released on June 19, 2008 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Telstar: The Joe Meek Story worth watching?
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Telstar: The Joe Meek Story?
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Yes. The official Telstar: The Joe Meek Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.