That'll Be The Day
That'll Be The Day

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Abandoned by his father at an early age, Jim MacLaine (David Essex) seems to have inherited the old man's restlessness. Despite his apparent intelligence, Jim decides to not take the exams that would pave his way to university. For a time his life consists of dead-end jobs and meaningless sex before he returns home to work in his mother's shop. But he still can't settle down, and he wonders if the life of a pop musician might suit him best.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in That'll Be The Day:

David Essex
Ringo Starr
James Booth
Rosemary Leach
Billy Fury
Rosalind Ayres

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Abandoned by his father at an early age, Jim MacLaine (David Essex) seems to have inherited the old man's restlessness. Despite his apparent intelligence, Jim decides to not take the exams that would pave his way to university. For a time his life consists of dead-end jobs and meaningless sex before he returns home to work in his mother's shop. But he still can't settle down, and he wonders if the life of a pop musician might suit him best.

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User Review - 10/10 by Natalie MGreat movie, shows late 50s Liverpool scene, as Ringo lived it.
User Review - 8/10 by Jacob FNice slice of nostalgia.David Essex is good as Jim MacLaine,& Ringo Starr excellent as his friend.I prefer the sequel "Stardust"-which details Essex's character's eventual sex,drugs & rock n' roll rise & fall,but it was'nt on here when I looked!
User Review - 8/10 by Brandon BThe thing that strikes me about this movie, and to a lesser extent than its sequel, is that it seems to be built on the premise that a man's life is dramatic enough to warrant the plot's entire focus and dedication. The rise in action ebbs and flows, but never crashes in. For me at least, there is a feeling of authenticity and peacefulness in this structure. Essex plays a man interesting enough to warrant the autobiographical feel of the film. While not for everyone, this film is thoroughly enjoyable.
User Review - 8/10 by ERIC DGOOD MOVIE, NOT AS GOOD AS THE SEQUEL STARDUST THOUGH
User Review - 6/10 by Sadie GLove Ringo in this! Stardust was great too but wasnt listed here..
User Review - 6/10 by Wayne LThe synopsis is quite misleading. The main character doesn't even touch a guitar until the last shot of the film, and the whole film has little to nothing to do with the character's dreams of becoming a rock star, save for a few lines of dialogue and the Elvis posters on his walls. It isn't a bad movie though, it just isn't what they're selling it as. It's quite interesting simply because I (like probably everyone else) am a huge Lennon fan. It does accomplish it's goals in presenting a realistic portrait of life in 1950's England, as Rock n Roll was beginning to take hold. Ringo's small part in the film is great.
User Review - 6/10 by Cat BAverage....theres no rock musician...just a guy who cant settle down....bit of a family history...ok watch
User Review - 6/10 by Criss YEnjoyed this one. David Essex pusues his dream of becoming a rock star. Great "acting" by Ringo.
User Review - 6/10 by Jack BSolid British film, based on the early life of John Lennon, has a terrific cast with excellent performances from everyone, especially David Essex and Ringo Starr. Great score of 1950's hits, fast moving, well directed.
User Review - 6/10 by TONY neven tho i hate david essexs music both this and stardust the follow up i enjoyed actually what follow i.e stardust was better film 4 stars for that

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