Pop Gear 1965
“It's the new INTERNATIONAL BEAT that's ROCKIN' the WORLD!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 68 minutes
- Director
- Frederick Goode
- Network
- Associated British-Pathé
What is Pop Gear?
Pop Gear is a film first released in 1965. Catalogued under Music.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 68 minutes
- Release date
- May 19, 1965
- Studios
- Associated British-Pathé
- Genres
- Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~68 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Associated British-Pathé
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Pop Gear is a film first released in 1965. Catalogued under Music. Produced and broadcast by Associated British-Pathé. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A kaleidoscopic showcase of Britain’s 60s rock icons in vivid proto‑music videos.”
- Features early footage of iconic British bands
- Includes rare Beatles concert clips
- Shows the era’s pioneering music‑video style
- Limited narrative – essentially a music compilation
- Some performances are lip‑synced rather than live
Watch it if you love 60s British rock and historic music‑video footage.
The film is a lively, family‑friendly music revue with performances suitable for general audiences.
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What kind of film is Pop Gear?
Pop Gear is a 1965 British music revue film that compiles proto‑music videos of leading rock bands.
Which artists appear in the film?
The film features The Animals, The Spencer Davis Group, Herman's Hermits and includes live Beatles footage.
Who hosts the film?
Jimmy Savile serves as the host of Pop Gear.
Does the film have another title?
In the United States it was released under the title Go Go Mania.
Who directed and wrote Pop Gear?
Frederic Goode directed and Roger Dunton wrote the film.
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