The Tommy Steele Story (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1957, The Tommy Steele Story is a drama and music film directed by Gerard Bryant, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the story of the early life and rise to fame of Tommy Steele. His manager wanted him to be a tough rock'n'roller and so challenge Elvis Presley but Tommy is too nice.
Who’s in it. The Tommy Steele Story stars Tommy Steele as Tommy Steele, Peter Lewiston as John Kennedy, Patrick Westwood as Brushes and John Boxer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Tommy Steele Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tommy Steele Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tommy Steele Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tommy Steele Story (1957)?
- In GB, The Tommy Steele Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tommy Steele Story worth watching?
- The Tommy Steele Story holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tommy Steele Story?
- The Tommy Steele Story stars Tommy Steele, Peter Lewiston, Patrick Westwood, John Boxer and Jill Carson.
- When was The Tommy Steele Story released?
- The Tommy Steele Story was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.