Expresso Bongo
1959, English. Directed by Val Guest.
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!
A seedy London promoter turns a naive, working-class teenager into a pop singing sensation.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Expresso Bongo is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- Val GuestDirector
- Laurence HarveyJohnny Jackson
- Sylvia SymsMaisie King
- Yolande DonlanDixie Collins
- Cliff RichardBert Rudge / Bongo Herbert
- Meier TzelnikerMayer
- Ambrosine PhillpottsLady Rosemary
- Gilbert HardingSelf
- Hermione BaddeleyPenelope
- Eric PohlmannLeon
- Reginald BeckwithRev. Tobias Craven
- Wilfrid LawsonMr Rudge
- Avis BunnageMrs Rudge
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1959
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Wolf Mankowitz, Julian More
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What Expresso Bongo is based on
Expresso Bongo is based on Expresso Bongo, a dramatico-musical work.
Dramatico-musical work
Expresso Bongo
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Expresso Bongo: quick answers
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How long is Expresso Bongo?
Expresso Bongo runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Expresso Bongo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Expresso Bongo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Expresso Bongo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Expresso Bongo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Expresso Bongo on?
Expresso Bongo is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Expresso Bongo?
If you liked Expresso Bongo, try Flower Drum Song, Bikini Beach, Alfie.
Who directed Expresso Bongo?
Expresso Bongo (1959) was directed by Val Guest and stars Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan.
What is Expresso Bongo based on?
Expresso Bongo is based on Expresso Bongo, a dramatico-musical work.