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Idol on Parade 1959

Status
Released
Runtime
88 minutes
Director
John Gilling
Network
Warwick Film Productions
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 Comedy Released
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What is Idol on Parade?

Idol on Parade is a 1959 British comedy film directed by John Gilling and written by John Antrobus, also known by the title Idle on Parade. The story follows a rock and roll idol who is drafted into the wrong regiment, creating comedic complications involving his civilian fame and military life.

Type
Film
Year
1959
Status
Released
Runtime
88 minutes
Release date
Mar 24, 1959
Studios
Warwick Film Productions
Genres
Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
Episode runtime
~88 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Warwick Film Productions

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Idol on Parade is a 1959 British comedy film directed by John Gilling and written by John Antrobus, also known by the title Idle on Parade. The story follows a rock and roll idol who is drafted into the wrong regiment, creating comedic complications involving his civilian fame and military life.

The film features a notable cast that includes Anthony Newley as Jeep Jacks, alongside William Bendix, Sid James, and Lionel Jeffries. With a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes, it captures the comedic cultural clash of the late nineteen-fifties through its lighthearted premise and ensemble cast.

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“A rock and roll idol is drafted into the wrong regiment.”

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  • Directed by John Gilling with a screenplay by John Antrobus.
  • Features a top-billed cast including Anthony Newley, William Bendix, Sid James, and Lionel Jeffries.
  • Released in cinemas on March 24, 1959 in Great Britain with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
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  • It has a relatively low user score of fifty-five to fifty-six percent on reference databases.

Watch it if you want to see a 1959 British comedy about a music star facing unexpected military service.

The tone is comedic with a brisk runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes, suitable for fans of classic mid-century British cinema.

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Is Idol on Parade worth watching?

It may appeal to fans of 1950s British comedy and its starring cast, though it holds a modest fifty-five to fifty-six percent score on review databases.

What is the binge duration for Idol on Parade?

The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What are the essential episodes of Idol on Parade?

Idol on Parade is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

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