Gonks Go Beat (Original title)Gonks to the Beat (Alternative title)
Date: 1965 (Copyright)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Robert Hartford-Davis
Synopsis: Pop music fantasy in which a representative from outer space is sent to earth to settle a dispute between the disciples of beat and ballad.
Genres: Comedy, Musical, Science Fiction
Subjects: Pop music (1950-), Aliens
Releases
Date: 1965Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 92 mins Length: 8264 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: Reviews: DVDs: Gonks Go BeatAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n217 July 2007 Page: 146
Title: At Home/DVD New: Dungeon breakout: Gonks Go BeatAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: National Film Theatre Programmes August 2003 Page: 24
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - August 2003: no known title]Language: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v3 1965
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v3 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3016 22 Jul 1965 Page: 11
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3016 22 Jul 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9093 21 Jul 1965 Page: 6
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9093 21 Jul 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v32 n380 September 1965 Page: 136
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v32 n380 September 1965: no known title]Language: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-70320
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1584451
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1584451
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 87.3 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1583507
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8235 FeetStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-70322
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-70321
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-70320
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print
Date: 1965 (Copyright)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Robert Hartford-Davis
Synopsis: Pop music fantasy in which a representative from outer space is sent to earth to settle a dispute between the disciples of beat and ballad.
Genres: Comedy, Musical, Science Fiction
Subjects: Pop music (1950-), Aliens
Releases
Date: 1965Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 92 mins Length: 8264 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(58)
©: Titan Film Productions, Presents: Titan Film Productions, An Anglo Amalgamated Presentation: Anglo Amalgamated, Produced by: Peter Newbrook, Robert Hartford-Davis, Production Manager: Charles Blair, Production Controller: Ron Carr, Production Accountant: Maureen Newman, Assistant Director: David Tringham, Continuity: Angela Martelli, Screenplay by: Jimmy Watson, From an original story by: Robert Hartford-Davis, Peter Newbrook, Director of Photography: Peter Newbrook, Camera Operator: Denis Lewiston, Second Unit Operator: Ronald Fox-rogers, Editor: Teddy Darvas, Assistant Editor: David Woodward, Assistant Editor: Gay Coates, Art Director: William Constable, Costumes for Miss Brown & The Beat Girls: Highlight Sports of London, Mr Connor's Wardrobe by: Mens Leisurewear by John Stephen of London, Make-up: Bunty Phillips, Make-up: Ernest Gasser, Hairdresser: Barbara Barnard, Titles Designed by: Robert Benson, Roy Pace, 'Choc Ice' by: Mike Leander, 'Harmonica' by: Marty Wilde, 'Broken Pieces' by: Robert Hartford-Davis, William Leyland, 'Burn Up' by: Robert Richards, 'Love is a Dream' by: Robert Richards, Dennis O'Connell, 'As Young As You Are' by: Ronnie Keen, Micky Cannon, 'Love is a Funny Thing' by: Robert Hartford Davis, Lee Saint, 'In Love With You Today' by: Al Saxon, 'Penny For Your Thoughts' by: Al Saxon, 'Battle Music' by: Robert Richards, 'Loving You' by: Robert Richards, Mike Pratt, 'Gonks Go Beat' by: Robert Richards, 'The Only One' by: Mike Leander, 'Poor Boy' by: Mike Leander, 'Takes Two To Make Love' by: Robert Richards, Mike Pratt, Music Played by: Titan Recording Orchestra, [Music] Arranged and Conducted by: Robert Richards, 'Drum Battle' Arranged by: Mike Leander, Music Recording Supervised by: Michael Leander, Choreography by: Dance Groups (London) Ltd, Sound Recordist: John Streeter, Sound System: Westrex Recording System, Re-recordist: John Aldred, Made at: Shepperton Studios
Cast
(35)
Kenneth Connor (Wilco Roger), Terry Scott (Balladisle prime minister), Frank Thornton (Mr A. & R.), Iain Gregory (Steve), Barbara Brown (Helen), Reginald Beckwith (Beatland professor), Gary Cockrell (committee man), Jerry Desmonde (Great Galaxian), Arthur Mullard (drum master), The Graham Bond Organisation (group), Alan David (singer), Elain and Derek (singers), Ray Lewis and the Trekkers, The Long and the Short, Lulu and the Luvers, The Nashville Teens, The Trolls, The Vacqueros (group), Ginger Baker, Bobby Graham, Alan Grinley, John Kearns, Bobby Richards, Ronnie Verrall, Andy White (drummer), Pamela Donald (Balladisle tutor), Gillian French (Beatland prime minister), Gabriella Lewis (policewoman), Pamela Oswald (congress lLady), Ann Chapman, Sarah Martin, Jo Cook, Carlotta Barrow, Babs Lord, Caroline Symonds (the beat girl)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(7)
In: Sight and Sound v17 n10 October 2007 Pages: 85-86Title: Reviews: DVDs: Gonks Go BeatAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n217 July 2007 Page: 146
Title: At Home/DVD New: Dungeon breakout: Gonks Go BeatAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: National Film Theatre Programmes August 2003 Page: 24
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - August 2003: no known title]Language: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v3 1965
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v3 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3016 22 Jul 1965 Page: 11
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3016 22 Jul 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9093 21 Jul 1965 Page: 6
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9093 21 Jul 1965: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v32 n380 September 1965 Page: 136
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v32 n380 September 1965: no known title]Language: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-70320
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1584451
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1584451
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 87.3 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1583507
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8235 FeetStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-70322
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-70321
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-70320
Status: Viewing - Viewing experience and projection may be compromised by condition of film print