Expresso Bongo

In 1959's "Expresso Bongo", a seedy London promoter turns a naive working-class teenager into a pop sensation, catapulting him to stardom in a whirlwind of music, nightclub drama and exploitation. With Laurence Harvey delivering a nuanced performance as the hustler who manipulates Bert Rudge, played by Cliff Richard, into fame, this film captures the raw energy of London's Soho district during its skiffle era. Based on the stage musical written by Julian More, "Expresso Bongo" blends drama and music to create a captivating portrait of the dark underbelly of showbiz ambition.