Buddy's Song (1991)
March 1, 1991Release Date

Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.

Roger Daltrey
Terry Clark

Chesney Hawkes
Buddy Clark

Sharon Duce
Carol

Michael Elphick
Des

Douglas Hodge
Bobby Rosen

Nick Moran
Mike

Julia Sawalha
Kelly

Paul McKenzie
Julius

Lee Ross
Jason

James Aubrey
Adrian

Colin Peel
Glenn

Emma Amos
Dawn

Liza Walker
Elaine

Roy Baird
Producer

Alan Ford
Phil

Bill Curbishley
Producer

Barbara New
Mrs Wilson

Sandy Ford
Paul

Marc Anwar
Donald

John Hooper
Cinematographer

Billy Murray
Harry

Jim McManus
Detective

John Grover
Editor

Midge Taylor
Garage Owner

Liz England
CastingDirector

Paul Raffield
Music Shop Manager

Grant Hicks
ProductionDesigner

Roger Blake
Car Dealer

Brian Mitchell
Doctor

Raymond Butcher
Kid in Record Shop

Alan Flockhart
Singer

Chris Graham
Ernie

Phil Lucy
Phil

Ed Devereaux
Bookie

Steven Mann
Guy

Gabrielle Glaister
Anthea

Beresford Le Roy
Record Shop Manager

Claude Whatham
Director

Nigel Hinton
Screenplay
Details.
Release DateMarch 1, 1991
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 42m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
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Buddy's Song is a 1991 British comedy-drama film starring Chesney Hawkes, Roger Daltrey, Sharon Duce and Michael Elphick, based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Nigel Hinton. The film follows a teenage boy, Buddy Clark (Hawkes), who is determined to make it as a pop star, aided by his father Terry (Daltrey). He struggles with young love, estranged parents and the problems associated with making it in the music business.
The film was accompanied by a soundtrack album which featured Hawkes' song "The One and Only". It was filmed in London and various towns in the Thames Valley. The long-running teddy boy Rockabilly group The Flying Saucers play the roles of themselves in the film. Playing the part of Terry's friends, they offer support by rehearsing with Buddy and becoming his backing band. Buddy contributes vocals and rhythm guitar while Sandy Ford handles lead guitar duties.
The film was a sequel to the 1986 BBC television series Buddy, which starred Daltrey in the same role (it featured Wayne Goddard as Buddy, however). Daltrey, Bill Curbishley and Roy Baird acted as producers for the film and Daltrey also served as musical director. The film was released with a 12 certificate in cinemas on 1 March 1991 and was re-rated PG with cuts (made by the distributor prior to submission to the BBFC) made to tone down the nudity and violence, for home video as the 12 certificate was not available on this format in the UK at the time.
The film was released on VHS in late 1991 with a music video for "The One and Only" performed by Hawkes and an exclusive interview with Hawkes as special features. The film has, so far, never been officially released on DVD or any other modern home video format. However, the whole film was posted uncut onto Hawkes' official YouTube channel on 22 June 2020.
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