Stardust, David Essex, Paul Nicholas

[charlyW34]

I think, along with Nick Lowe, it's Ian Gomm on guitar and Terry Williams on drums! Not sure about the sax...Cheers

[1patdawn]

That's Adam Faith, not Paul Nicolas

[martymayo]

@1patdawn paul nicolas is there too

[chilledchips]

I remember seeing this as a double bill with "That'll Be The Day", classiiiiic. I've bought the dvds now, so I can go down memory lane anytime I want.

[neo001x]

nice but

- he looks good grey

[marmy261]

That'll be the Day and this were my fave films as a teenager, I must have been to the pictures 20 times to see them back in the day :)

[MrShannonite]

Loved this movie, cried at the end like a baby. That'll be the Day was brilliant as well. I've still got the double album soundtrack to this.

[bjb8847656]

Dave Edmunds, Keith Moon, Adam faith, David Essex, Paul Nicholas, too fantastic - must get this film. thanks very much for sharing. Looks great fun.

[VinnyLog]

I was in the audience in this film in 1974, filmed at belle vue, was anyone else there??? Vinny [I was 20 then, now 57]

[swollower]

MY God ! It`s kieth Moon on drumsWhat a turn up!

[smellyfishyvag]

Would anyone agree that the "star" of this movie, as portrayed by Dave Essex, is based on the late Brian Jones, founder of the Rolling Stones? Just a thought...

[Yogibimsdale]

Bets movie ever. Adam Faith was brilliant, great director, acting, music, blah, blah, blah... "Fancy a drink?"

[starryian007]

There are quite a few 'names' in this film. There is actor Karl Howlett, Singer/Songwriter Dave Edmunds and legendary Who drummer Keith Moon.

[tonyhgv]

DON"T forget BILLY FURY was in the film too....rory tempest?

[gazzer1232]

good old david shags both of them sisters in this film, lucky basted lol

[silviuaero]

partialy filmed in Romania!!!!!!!

[phillfoote]

stray cats!!

[Zipgunn1]

And don't forget, a very young Peter Duncan of Blue Peter fame joins The Stray Cats later on.

[fritzeger]

Yes let´s not forget Karl Howman in the band too.

[billieredsocks]

Wow, so much pub rock talent in this clip -- I see Nick Lowe and all of Brinsley Schwarz too!

[raganbabe]

omg i love the film stardust!! i love david essex. !!!!

i watched 'that'll be the day' and 'stardust' for the first time the other day because my mum showed me. and now i have fallen inlove with david essex and the films are amazing :)

xxx

[greekster10]

Does anyone know how I can buy a copy of this movie? I am trying to obtain a copy for my sister for Xmas. There doesn't seem to be anything here in the U.S. that I know of. Please help. Thank you.

[starladyjulie]

@greekster10 Hi Greekster. I just spotted your request about the Stardust movie starring David Essex. If you go onto Amazon or play.com you can pick up both That'll Be The Day & Stardust as a set but I don't think they were ever released in the US format so if you bought them you would have to get them adapted from the European PAL system to the US format. Worth the extra though hon. Both films are amazing! Julie xxx

[Yogibimsdale]

@greekster10 Did you get a copy? I had bo buy it on Amazon UK and have it transferred over here. Expensive but worth it.

[MontagTheMagician]

This isn't better than American Hotwax.

[meva1951]

@MontagTheMagician possibly,but,this is 2 films (that ll be the day and stardust)that any muso from the early 60s can relate to.we all had a talentless singer who pulled the birds,while we struggled with the gear at the time to make good music

[closedcircle1]

I saw this on the cinema when I was 12. It was supposed to be over 14s only.

[angivan]

How ironic that it's Dave Edmunds (and Nick Lowe) singing the tracks, but Dave is stuck in the back doing backup guitar. He was adorable!

[scotpens]

Dig those beehive hairdos on "the birds from Birmingham with the tits and arses." A woman could carry a spare head in there.

[aleecat75]

Best rock 'n roll film ever.

[Krzyszczynski]

If anyone's interested, there were also novelisations of the two films, both by Ray Coleman. Second-hand bookshops might still have a few copies lying around.

Rather oddly, That'll Be The Day is told in the first person by Jim McLaine, while Stardust is a third-person narrative that for much of the time makes Mike Menarry (Adam Faith's character) the central figure.

[Gruffydd555]

The film was Stardust. The album was awesome. The movie was streets ahead of other rock musicals of its time. See the clip from That'll Be The Day with Ringo playing David's manager. God this brings back memories.

[ImportedUK]

Oh im trying to remember the name of this film ...... but i cant think of it ? anyone Know?

[bootcords]

STARDUST!

[neilam6]

i have the dvd but it seems impossible to get the soundtrack!!!!

[Raskolnilov]

Keith Moon on drums!!! Awesome!

[easterncoachworks]

Fancy a grod?

[tsunamimom]

a grind...

[homerswingking]

Nick Lowe on bass is priceless!

[principaledwards]

Actually, Essex is on bass. I think you mean Dave Edmunds on guitar... a pedantic c**t writes.

[bootcords]

No, at 0.6 seconds into the video centre stage is Nick Lowe playing bass for the girl singers. Essex plays bass with his band later on.

[Twimmerglin]

Great film - indeed the best rock film ever seen. David Essex is terrific - he really can act, and he is always highly watchable and even sympathetic - even though he's a bit of a bastard. Adam Faith is also excellent. AF and DE's scenes together in the movie are top-notch. Also highly recommended: THAT'LL BE THE DAY, the "Prequel", with DE as a younger Jim, and Ringo Starr acquitting himself very well as a younger Mike. Two British classics. Brilliant.

[modsheff1]

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LAUNDRETTE LIL?

[absoluteMK]

This is a great movie.

[skilski2003]

Thanks everyone! Peace to ya.

[webgal]

is dave edmunds simply priceless in this movie, or what?

[DearGirlMoonLoon]

Keith! =D <3

[skilski2003]

Hello,

I'm trying to find this movie. Blockbuster, Hollywood, eBay, nor amazon has it. Can anyone tell me where I can order it? We get That'll Be The Day on the tele, but not this one. Would love to see the sequel. Peace, Carlie

[sandyjc60]

Hey Carlie,

They have this dvd on Amazon - its a double bill of the 2 films - new or used (I've just ordered my second copy - worn the first one out!!). If you loved the first you will certainly love the second! Enjoy, peace & love, Sandy

[nastynastynena]

They don't make it in the US format Region 1 yet though. Pity for the Yanks. It's a great film.

[grinchy51]

You can get both on one dvd on ebay

[secordman]

Best rock movie ever, agreed.

[rageffect]

your right.. stardust is the best rock film i have ever seen.

[mikeystrafford]

How uncanny that Dave Edmunds ended up Producing an actual band called Stray cats... I always found that weird

[genericgeorge]

@mikeystrafford Serendpity

[Mojomatrix]

Top Notch !!! Been looking for a Keith Moon clip of this FOR EVER !!!

[matelot95]

Karl Howmans face is a picture!!

[cryspop]

Oh i love this film so much but the only thing that spoils it for me is the rediculous wigs they put on David as they years are supposed to be going by and he is getting older, they look like the sort of thing you would get out of a cheep Christmas cracker

[julianveronica]

you don't really see paul until around 1:30, but it's worth it, sisters. there's only one paul "stigwood" nicholas!

[sandyjc60]

This was and still is one of the best rock films ever made - enjoyed it in the 70's - still enjoy now. Thank you for posting this.

[Northton]

meant tosay met him and spoke to him many times he is a Gentle...man x

[Northton]

David was a wow Then and still and still touring.he is the greatest

[creamofcardstv]

Your video clip is great and I've rated it as awesome. Please check out mine on some trading cards of 1960's chart topping stars: Elvis Presley, Adam Faith, Cliff Richard, Billy Furry, Frank Sinatra, Lonnie Donegan, and Shirley Bassey.

[snackleforkofemir]

" 'ere you two fancy a grind?" .... and they say romance is dead!!

Lol!!

[moxie96]

that'll be the day is availble on vhs us version but hard to find. request a search for it like I did. Somebody should make that'll and stardust a double dvd...

[lynnee47]

they have iv got it.the two films are on one dvd its great,i had it off e buyer about two years ago

[DARKN3SSFALLS]

THIS IS AVAILABLE ON DVD ,I HAVE IT

[closedcircle1]

I saw this in 1974 as a 12 year old on the cinema when it was all the rage. It was an AA in UK which meant you were supposed to be 14. I was with an older cousin. The lady asked...is he 14? He said, 'Him? Yes.' I breathed a huge sigh of relief as I made it in. Then boasted about it as school on Monday. Great film at the time to see as a teenager.

[alan0404]

if your'e going to watch the movie, remember it's the followup to "that'll be the day"

[HiltonBenchley]

I think the backing band is most of Brinsley Schwarz. The one with the beard is Ian Gomm. The tracks 'Let it be me' (apparently being sung by David Essex) and 'Shot of rhythm and blues' are on Dave Edmunds' album 'Subtle As A Flying Mallet'. As is a version of 'Da Doo Ron Ron', probably with DE singing over the backing used at the start of this clip. If I recall correctly, the band with Lowe in it might have been called The Electricians.

[Krzyszczynski]

I've still got my copy of the double-LP soundtrack to this movie - and yes, Da Doo Ron Ron is on it, credited to Dave Edmunds and the Electricians.

"It's a good story, innit?"

[bootcords]

Yeah! Thanks for that tidbit!!

[robmillis]

The Electricians are Brinsley Schwarz - look again and it's not just Nick playing bass with the girl group, it is The Brinsleys!

[therealcalshearer]

You should easily be able to watch it on a multi-region DVD. Keith Moon is in it too. And it IS fantastic.

[jeffy51]

why isnt this on video or is it?

[fabnekko]

Yes. Only available in the UK format tho. Region 2.

[lostlanguage]

"STARDUST" What a great film this was and what a great cast!? That IS Nick Lowe with the rest of Brinsley Schwatz behind the girl singers.

[Patsik]

Oh boy I heard about that movie years ago!

What is the name of it?