Expresso Bongo
“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!”
Synopsis
A seedy London promoter turns a naive, working-class teenager into a pop singing sensation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Expresso Bongo (1959) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-01
Top Cast
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Laurence Harvey
Johnny Jackson
Sylvia Syms
Maisie King
Yolande Donlan
Dixie Collins
Cliff Richard
Bert Rudge / Bongo Herbert
Meier Tzelniker
Mayer
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Lady Rosemary
Gilbert Harding
Self
Hermione Baddeley
Penelope
Eric Pohlmann
Leon
Reginald Beckwith
Rev. Tobias Craven
Wilfrid Lawson
Mr Rudge
Avis Bunnage
Mrs Rudge
Susan Burnet
Edna Rudge
Susan Hampshire
Cynthia
Kenneth Griffith
Charlie
Patrick Cargill
Psychiatrist
Lisa Peake
Chinese Rose
Esma Cannon
Nightclub Cleaner
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolf Mankowitz
- Original Title
- Expresso Bongo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Val Guest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Wolf Mankowitz, Julian More
John Wilcox
Bill Lenny
Val Guest
Department Leadership Roster
Val Guest
Director
Wolf Mankowitz
Writer
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Bill Lenny
Editor
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Wolf Mankowitz
Screenplay
Val Guest
Producer
Julian More
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Expresso Bongo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Expresso Bongo about?
A seedy London promoter turns a naive, working-class teenager into a pop singing sensation.
Who directed Expresso Bongo?
Expresso Bongo was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in Expresso Bongo?
The principal cast of Expresso Bongo includes Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard, Meier Tzelniker.
When was Expresso Bongo released and how long is it?
Expresso Bongo was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Expresso Bongo?
Expresso Bongo holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).