That'll Be The Day (1973) Stardust (1974)

(1973)

That'll Be the Day

 

PG

 

1973 ‧ Musical/Drama 

Raised by his single mother after the abrupt departure of his father, Jim MacLaine (David Essex) is a restless British youth. Leaving home to find his place in the world, Jim eventually meets kindred spirit Mike (Ringo Starr). The two lads get into plenty of trouble as they shirk responsibility and chase women, but ultimately Jim has to decide on a career, and dreams of becoming a rock 'n' roll star. Can Jim make it as musician, or will he remain stuck in a mundane rut?

 

Initial release: April 12, 1973

 

Director: Claude Whatham

 

Film series: That'll Be the Day

 

Nominations: BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Producers: David Puttnam, Sanford Lieberson

 

 

(1974)

Stardust

 

Rated: R

1974 ‧ Musical/Indie film ‧ 1h 51m

 

Sequel to `That'll Be the Day', taking up the theme of the rise to fame of a pop star who suddenly finds himself the centre of media attention and immerses himself in sex and the heavy drug scene.

 

Initial release: October 24, 1974 (United Kingdom)

 

Director: Michael Apted

 

Budget: 555,000 GBP

 

Film series: That'll Be the Day

 

Screenplay: Ray Connolly