Go, Johnny, Go!
“You know- like I mean- it's way out!”
Synopsis
Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Allan Arkush on GO JOHNNY GO
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-07-10
Top Cast
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Alan Freed
Himself
Jimmy Clanton
Johnny Melody
Sandy Stewart
Julie Arnold
Chuck Berry
Himself
Jackie Wilson
Himself
Ritchie Valens
Himself
Jo-Ann Campbell
Herself
Harvey Fuqua
Harvey Fugua
Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran
Jimmy Cavallo
Jimmy Cavallo
Herb Vigran
Bill Barnett
Frank Wilcox
Harold Arnold
Barbara Woodell
Mrs. Arnold
Milton Frome
Mr. Martin
Joe Cranston
Band Leader
Martha Wentworth
Mrs. McGillicuddy
Inga Boling
Amy
Robert Foulk
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Landres
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Alexander
- Original Score
- Leon Klatzkin
- Original Title
- Go, Johnny, Go!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Landres
Gary Alexander
Leon Klatzkin
Jack Etra, Eddie Fitzgerald
Walter Hannemann
Alan Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Alexander
Screenplay
Paul Landres
Director
Jack Etra
Director of Photography
Eddie Fitzgerald
Director of Photography
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Alan Freed
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Go, Johnny, Go!
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What is Go, Johnny, Go! about?
Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.
Who directed Go, Johnny, Go!?
Go, Johnny, Go! was directed by Paul Landres.
Who stars in Go, Johnny, Go!?
The principal cast of Go, Johnny, Go! includes Alan Freed, Jimmy Clanton, Sandy Stewart, Chuck Berry, Jackie Wilson.
When was Go, Johnny, Go! released and how long is it?
Go, Johnny, Go! was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Go, Johnny, Go!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Go, Johnny, Go! was composed by Leon Klatzkin.