It's All Happening

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  • Approved
  • 1963
  • 1 hr 41 min
  • 5.6  (92)

It's All Happening is a musical comedy movie from 1963, directed by Don Sharp and starring Tommy Steele, Michael Medwin, and Angela Douglas. The film is set in the changing world of pop music in the early 1960s and follows the adventures of a group of young musicians as they navigate the ups and downs of the music industry. The story follows Tommy Tomkins (Tommy Steele), a young singer and guitar player who dreams of making it big in the world of pop music. He is a part of a band called The Graduates, consisting of three other musicians, including his best friend, Bill (Michael Medwin). The band is struggling to find gigs and is still playing in small clubs, but they are convinced that they are going to make it big. Along the way, they meet a young woman named Julie (Angela Douglas), who has dreams of becoming a music journalist.

Tommy and Julie hit it off right away, and she offers to help the band get their foot in the door of the music industry. She introduces them to her brother, who is a record producer and arranges for them to audition for a record company. The band is ecstatic about the opportunity, but things don't go quite as planned when the producer tells them that he would only offer them a record contract if they change their name.

As the band is trying to come up with a new name, they are also struggling with the pressures of fame and the changes in their personal lives. Tommy, who is used to having Julie around, finds himself jealous of her growing friendship with another musician in the industry. Meanwhile, Bill starts to date a girl who is only interested in his money and fame, putting a strain on his friendship with Tommy.

As the band starts to get more famous, they are offered a chance to play on a popular television show, but things go wrong when Tommy forgets the lyrics to the song in the middle of the performance. The band is humiliated, and Tommy starts to lose faith in himself and his ability to make it in the music industry.

The rest of the movie follows Tommy and the band as they try to navigate their way through the highs and lows of the music industry, with some surprising twists and turns along the way. The film features plenty of upbeat musical numbers, including performances by Tommy Steele and the other musicians in the band.

Overall, It's All Happening is an enjoyable and entertaining movie that captures the essence of the early 1960s pop music scene. The film does a great job of depicting the struggles and pressures that young musicians face when trying to make it in the music industry, while also showcasing the excitement and joy that come with performing and achieving success.

The performances by the cast are excellent, with Tommy Steele shining in the lead role as the talented but flawed musician. Michael Medwin delivers a solid performance as the loyal friend and bandmate, while Angela Douglas is delightful as the young woman who finds herself caught up in their world.

If you're a fan of musical comedies or interested in the history of pop music, It's All Happening is definitely worth a watch. With great music, fun performances, and a heartwarming story, this film is sure to put a smile on your face.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1963
  • MPAA Rating
    Approved
  • Runtime
    1 hr 41 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.6  (92)