Expresso Bongo (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1959, Expresso Bongo is a comedy film directed by Val Guest, running about 108 minutes. “Laurence Harvey in an outstanding and different motion picture that takes you into a world of burlesque houses .. jazz dens ... and flesh-and-blood people!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A seedy London promoter turns a naive, working-class teenager into a pop singing sensation.
Who’s in it. Expresso Bongo stars Laurence Harvey as Johnny Jackson, Sylvia Syms as Maisie King, Yolande Donlan as Dixie Collins and Cliff Richard as Bert Rudge / Bongo Herbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Expresso Bongo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Expresso Bongo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Expresso Bongo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Expresso Bongo (1959)?
- In US, Expresso Bongo is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Expresso Bongo worth watching?
- Expresso Bongo holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Expresso Bongo?
- Expresso Bongo stars Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard and Meier Tzelniker.
- When was Expresso Bongo released?
- Expresso Bongo was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.