Gonks Go Beat
“A Host of Top Beat Groups with 16 Great Beat & Ballad Hits!”
Synopsis
Bizarre sixties fable resembling Romeo and Juliet, but instead of Montagues and Capulets, there are two musical communities, one who like rock and roll and one who like ballads, who become reunited through the love between a couple who love across their grouping. It features little furry puppets called Gonks.
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Gonks Go Beat (1964) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-25
Top Cast
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Kenneth Connor
Wilco Roger
Frank Thornton
Mr. A&R
Iain Gregory
Steve
Barbara Brown
Helen
Terry Scott
PM
Reginald Beckwith
Professor
Arthur Mullard
Drum Master
Jerry Desmonde
Great Galaxian
Gary Cockrell
Committee Man
Lulu
Self
Derek Thompson
Singer (Derek and Elaine)
Elaine Thompson
Singer (Derek and Elaine)
Pamela MacDonald
Tutor
Gillian French
Beatland Prime Minister
Alan David
Singer
Gabriella Lewis
Policewoman
Pam Oswald
Congress Lady
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hartford-Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hartford-Davis, Peter Newbrook, Jimmy Watson
- Original Title
- Gonks Go Beat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Titan Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hartford-Davis
Robert Hartford-Davis, Peter Newbrook, Jimmy Watson
Teddy Darvas
Robert Hartford-Davis, Peter Newbrook
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hartford-Davis
Director
Robert Hartford-Davis
Writer
Peter Newbrook
Writer
Jimmy Watson
Writer
John Stephen
Costume Design
Robert Hartford-Davis
Producer
Peter Newbrook
Producer
Teddy Darvas
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gonks Go Beat
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What is Gonks Go Beat about?
Bizarre sixties fable resembling Romeo and Juliet, but instead of Montagues and Capulets, there are two musical communities, one who like rock and roll and one who like ballads, who become reunited through the love between a couple who love across their grouping. It features little furry puppets called Gonks.
Who directed Gonks Go Beat?
Gonks Go Beat was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis.
Who stars in Gonks Go Beat?
The principal cast of Gonks Go Beat includes Kenneth Connor, Frank Thornton, Iain Gregory, Barbara Brown, Terry Scott.
When was Gonks Go Beat released and how long is it?
Gonks Go Beat was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.