Gonks Go Beat

Robert Hartford-Davis (1965)

87min

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by John Ferguson

This endearing yet still tedious slice of 1960s nonsense stars Carry On stalwart Kenneth Connor as the Martian mediator in the war between Beatland and Balladisle - we all know rockin' hepcats and lounge lizards are mortal enemies, right? With the threat of exile to the planet Gonk hanging over the proceedings, a Romeo and Juliet-style romance between the factions is arranged, providing the excuse for a seemingly endless parade of forgettable songs. Lulu and Ginger Baker are among the misguided musicians doing their best in this daft flop.

Summary

An alien is sent to Earth to resolve a rivalry between two music fandoms by making members of the groups fall in love. Comedy sci-fi musical, with Kenneth Connor and Terry Scott.

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Wilco Roger Kenneth Connor

Mister A&R Frank Thornton

Helen Barbara Brown

Steve Ian Gregory

PM Terry Scott

Lulu Lulu

Drummer Ginger Baker

Professor Reginald Beckwith

Drum master Arthur Mullard

Great Galaxian Jerry Desmonde

Director Robert Hartford-Davis

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Language: EnglishBlack and whiteAvailable on: video and DVD

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