That'll Be The Day

(1973)Directed by Claude Whatham87 minMusic, Drama

Britain, 1958. Restless at school and bored with his life, Jim leaves home to take a series of low-level jobs at a seaside amusement park, where he discovers a world of cheap sex and petty crime. But when that world comes to a shockingly brutal end, Jim returns home. As the local music scene explodes, Jim must decide between a life of adult responsibility or a new phenomenon called rock & roll.

David Essexas Jim MacLaine
James Boothas Mr MacLaine
Rosemary Leachas Mrs. MacLaine
Billy Furyas Stormy Tempest
Rosalind Ayresas Jeanette Sutcliffe
Robert Lindsayas Terry Sutcliffe
Keith Moonas J.D. Glover
Deborah Watlingas Sandra
Brenda Bruceas Doreen
Daphne Oxenfordas Mrs Sutcliffe
Kim Bradenas Charlotte
Karl Howmanas Johnny
Sue Holdernessas Shirley
Sacha Puttnamas Young Jim MacLaine
James Ottawayas Granddad
Patti Loveas Sandra's Friend
Sally Wattsas Girl in Coffee Shop
Alan Fossas Teacher
Patsy Bloweras Young Girl at Fair
Eugene Wallaceas Stuart
Tony McHaleas 1st Man in Coffee Bar