Play It Cool
“Twist Vs. Swing!”
Synopsis
A struggling singer and his band befriend an heiress who, against the wishes of her father, is searching for the lover who she has been forbidden to see and with whom she is hoping to elope.
Top Cast
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Billy Fury
Billy Universe
Michael Anderson Jr.
Alvin
Dennis Price
Sir Charles Bryant
Richard Wattis
Nervous Man
Anna Palk
Ann Bryant
Maurice Kaufmann
Larry Granger
Ray Brooks
Freddy
Jeremy Bulloch
Joey
Keith Hamshere
Ring-a-Ding
Peter Barkworth
Skinner
Max Bacon
Lotus Proprietor
Monte Landis
Horace - Beatnik Man
Felicity Young
Yvonne Pemberton
Bernie Winters
Sydney Norman
Helen Shapiro
Herself
Bobby Vee
Himself
Alvin Stardust
Himself (as Shane Fenton)
Lionel Blair
Himself
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Henry
- Original Score
- Norrie Paramor
- Original Title
- Play It Cool
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Lynx Films Ltd., Coronado Productions, Independent Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
Jack Henry
Norrie Paramor
Reginald H. Wyer
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winner
Director
Jack Henry
Writer
Norrie Paramor
Original Music Composer
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play It Cool
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What is Play It Cool about?
A struggling singer and his band befriend an heiress who, against the wishes of her father, is searching for the lover who she has been forbidden to see and with whom she is hoping to elope.
Who directed Play It Cool?
Play It Cool was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in Play It Cool?
The principal cast of Play It Cool includes Billy Fury, Michael Anderson Jr., Dennis Price, Richard Wattis, Anna Palk.
When was Play It Cool released and how long is it?
Play It Cool was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Play It Cool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Play It Cool was composed by Norrie Paramor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play It Cool?
Play It Cool holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).