Telstar: The Joe Meek Story

(2008)Directed by Nick Moran119 min · RDrama, Music
Hit after hit... Someone's bound to get hurt.

Set against a backdrop of early '60s London, Telstar is the story of the world's first independent record producer, Joe Meek. A maverick genius who enjoyed phenomenal success with Telstar – the biggest selling record of it's time – before bad luck, depression, heartbreak and paranoia led to his downfall.

Con O'Neillas Joe Meek
Kevin Spaceyas Major Banks
Pam Ferrisas Mrs. Violet Shenton
JJ Feildas Heinz Burt
James Cordenas Clem Cattini
Tom Burkeas Geoff Goddard
Mathew Bayntonas Ritchie Blackmore
Shaun Evansas Billy Kuy
Ralf Littleas Chas Hodges
Callum Dixonas John Leyton
SMSid Mitchellas Patrick Pink
Justin Hawkinsas Screaming Lord Sutch
Jess Conradas Larry Parnes
Nigel Harmanas Jess Conrad
Carl Barâtas Gene Vincent
Craig Vyeas Mitch Mitchell
THTom Harperas Alan Caddy
Chas Hodgesas Mr Brolin
Henry Lloyd-Hughesas Teddy Boy
Pandora Cliffordas Her Royal Highness
John Leytonas Sir Edward
Marcus Brigstockeas Alan Blaikley
Joan Hodgesas Biddy Meek