Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
2008, English. Directed by Nick Moran.
Hit after hit... Someone's bound to get hurt.
Set against a backdrop of early '60s London, Telstar is the story of the world's first independent record producer, Joe Meek. A maverick genius who enjoyed phenomenal success with Telstar – the biggest selling record of it's time – before bad luck, depression, heartbreak and paranoia led to his downfall.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story is streaming on XLTV Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nick MoranDirector
- Con O'NeillJoe Meek
- Kevin SpaceyMajor Banks
- Pam FerrisMrs. Violet Shenton
- JJ FeildHeinz Burt
- James CordenClem Cattini
- Tom BurkeGeoff Goddard
- Mathew BayntonRitchie Blackmore
- Shaun EvansBilly Kuy
- Ralf LittleChas Hodges
- Callum DixonJohn Leyton
- Sid MitchellPatrick Pink
- Justin HawkinsScreaming Lord Sutch
Details
- Released
- 19 June 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- James Hicks, Nick Moran
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story: quick answers
Is Telstar: The Joe Meek Story worth watching?
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Telstar: The Joe Meek Story?
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Telstar: The Joe Meek Story have a post-credits scene?
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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Telstar: The Joe Meek Story on?
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story is streaming on XLTV Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Telstar: The Joe Meek Story?
If you liked Telstar: The Joe Meek Story, try Taurus, Cadillac Records, Battle of the Year.
Who directed Telstar: The Joe Meek Story?
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) was directed by Nick Moran and stars Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Pam Ferris.