A surprisingly adept rock 'n' roll youth film set in the late 1950s starring real-life rocker David Essex (his big hit was "Rock On") as an alienated, working-class youth who goes through his rights of passage. Ex-Beatle Starr is fine as Essex's buddy. Insightful, well written and acted,
THAT'LL BE THE DAY is an honest, realistic youth anthem that soon spawned a sequel, STARDUST, which is just as good.
Released:
1974
Rated:
PG
Length:
90 mins