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68% Critic Match
Go, Johnny, Go!
“You know- like I mean- it's way out!”
6.8 / 10• 1959• 1h 15m•NR• English
Music
Storyline
Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.
Cast & Crew
Alan Freed
Himself
Lead
Jimmy Clanton
Johnny Melody
SS
Sandy Stewart
Julie Arnold
Chuck Berry
Himself
Jackie Wilson
Himself
Ritchie Valens
Himself
JC
Jo-Ann Campbell
Herself
HF
Harvey Fuqua
Harvey Fugua
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Landres's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Go, Johnny, Go! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
