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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
“Hit after hit... Someone's bound to get hurt.”
5.5 / 10• 2008• 1h 59m•R• English
DramaMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Con O'Neill
Joe Meek
Lead
Kevin Spacey
Major Banks
Pam Ferris
Mrs. Violet Shenton
JJ Feild
Heinz Burt
James Corden
Clem Cattini
Tom Burke
Geoff Goddard
Mathew Baynton
Ritchie Blackmore
Shaun Evans
Billy Kuy
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nick Moran's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Telstar: The Joe Meek Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
