Two a Penny
| Two a Penny | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | James F. Collier |
| Produced by | Frank R. Jacobson |
| Written by | Stella Linden (original story and screenplay) |
| Starring |
Cliff Richard Ann Holloway Dora Bryan Avril Angers Geoffrey Bayldon Peter Barkworth Mona Washbourne Earl Cameron Charles Lloyd-Pack Billy Graham |
| Music by |
Mike Leander Cliff Richard |
| Cinematography | Michael Reed |
| Edited by |
Ann Chegwidden Eugene Pendleton |
| Distributed by | World Wide Pictures |
Release dates | 1968 |
Running time | 98 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Two a Penny is a 1967 British film, released nationally in 1968, featuring singer Cliff Richard. The film was directed by James F. Collier and produced by Frank R. Jacobson for Billy Graham's film distribution and production company World Wide Pictures. The original story and screenplay was written by Stella Linden.
The cast included Ann Holloway, Dora Bryan, Avril Angers, Geoffrey Bayldon, Peter Barkworth, Mona Washbourne, Earl Cameron, Charles Lloyd-Pack, and Billy Graham himself, filmed at his "London Crusade" in 1967.
Plot
Jamie Hopkins (Cliff Richard), an art student and frustrated pop star lives with his mother (Dora Bryan), who works as a receptionist for Dr. Berman (Donald Bisset), a psychiatrist who is experimenting with psychedelic drugs. Jamie wants to make money quickly, and begins to work at the doctor's office as a pretence in order to steal drugs.
When his girlfriend Carol (Ann Holloway) is converted to Christianity when attending a crusade led by evangelist Billy Graham, she attempts to show him the error of his ways. Soon after, Jamie is caught stealing from Dr. Berman's drug supply, and attempting to double-cross drug dealer Alec Fitch (Geoffrey Bayldon).
Initially hostile toward his girlfriend's newfound faith, Jamie eventually accepts it.
Cast
- Cliff Richard - Jamie Hopkins
- Dora Bryan - Ruby Hopkins
- Ann Holloway - Carol Turner
- Avril Angers - Mrs. Burry
- Geoffrey Bayldon - Alec Fitch
- Peter Barkworth - Vicar
- Donald Bisset - Dr. Berman
- Edward Evans - Jenkins
- Mona Washbourne - Mrs. Duckett
- Tina Packer - Gladys
- Earl Cameron - Verger
- Noel Davis - Dennis Lancaster
- Nigel Goodwin - Hubert
- Charles Lloyd-Pack - Reverend Allison
- Billy Graham - Himself
Soundtrack
Soundtrack album was released on Columbia Records (Columbia SCXJ 6262) in 1968. The album credited also the Mike Leander Orchestra and was produced by Norrie Paramor.
Track list:
Side A:
- Two A Penny (2:44)
- "I'll Love You Forever Today" (3:08)
- "Questions" (2:53)
- "Long Is The Night" (instrumental) (2:32)
- "Lonely Girl" (3:09)
- "And Me (I'm On The Outside Now)" (3:02)
- "Daybreak" (instrumental) (2:20)
Side B:
- "Twist and Shout" (2:39)
- "Celeste" (instrumental) (2:47)
- "Wake Up Wake Up" (2:37)
- "Cloudy" (2:19)
- "Red Rubber Ball" (2:07)
- "Close to Kathy" (2:57)
- "Rattler" (2:52)