Summaries

When Martin gets out of prison, the guards warn him to get a job or end up back in jail. Martin decides to start his own band. The band is a smashing success until the police find out that it was backed with stolen money.

An optimistic guy is arrested and thrown in jail, while there he learns the saxophone from a fellow inmate. Once he's released from jail, he and a few friends form a swing band while he tries to win back his girlfriend who married the police officer who arrested him!—Michael G. Moen <[email protected]>

Five down-on-their-luck working-class men in Liverpool fulfill their dreams and aspirations by starting a swing band. The band is organized by an ex-con who hires his former girlfriend as the lead singer, and soon the band is on its way to becoming an overnight sensation.

Details

Keywords
  • release from prison
  • music band
  • constable
  • drummer
  • rise to fame
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • Music
Release date May 6, 1999
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites Official
Language English
Filming locations London, Greater London, England, UK
Production companies The Kushner-Locke Company Tapestry Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio

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