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Daddy-O (1958) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1958 · Film · ★ 2.8

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Released in 1958, Daddy-O is a notable film directed by Lou Place, running about 74 minutes. “Alive!! With the Beat and the Heat of Today's Rock-N-Roll Generation!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Phil, a part-time truck driver and singer who wears his pants far too high, meets a feisty platinum blonde who challenges him to a drag race through Griffith Park. When he is caught and loses his license, he meets up with the sketchy Frank Wooster who offers him a job singing in his new nightclub. When Phil discovers that his new job also includes drug running, he must fight to save his friends and himself.

Who’s in it. Daddy-O stars Dick Contino as Philip "Daddy-O" Sandifer, Bruno VeSota as Sidney Chillas, Sandra Giles as Jana Ryan and Gloria Victor as Marica Hayes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Daddy-O has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daddy-O page.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Daddy-O (1958)?
In États-Unis, Daddy-O is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Daddy-O worth watching?
Daddy-O holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Daddy-O?
Daddy-O stars Dick Contino, Bruno VeSota, Sandra Giles, Gloria Victor and Sonia Torgeson.
When was Daddy-O released?
Daddy-O was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.