Once a Jolly Swagman ( Maniacs on Wheels )

Once a Jolly Swagman (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Maniacs on Wheels
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
96 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1949 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Jack Lee

Written By:
Montagu Slater
Cliff Gordon

Actors:
Dirk Bogarde ..... Bill Fox
Bonar Colleano ..... Tommy Possey
Renée Asherson ..... Pat
Bill Owen ..... Lag Gibbon
Moira Lister ..... Dotty Liz
Thora Hird ..... Ma Fox
Cyril Cusack ..... Duggie
Sid James ..... Rowton
James Hayter ..... Pa Fox
Patric Doonan ..... Dick
Russell Waters ..... Mr. Pusey
Dudley Jones ..... Taffy
Anthony Oliver ..... Derek
Pauline Jameson ..... Mrs. Lewis
Sandra Dorne ..... Kay Fox

Synopsis:

Once A Jolly Swagman is a British classic released on DVD for the first time. Centred around the sport of speedway racing (and filmed at New Cross, home to speedway from 1934 to 1963) this British gem captures genuine speedway history and hi-lights the popularity of the sport at that time. Starring a brilliant young and upcoming British star cast: Dirk Bogarde, Thora Hird, Sid James and Bill Compo Owen, Once A Jolly Swagman bursts an authentic touch of nostalgia and captures the post war spirit. Dirk Bogarde plays Bill Fox, a local factory worker. Tired of his monotonous job Bill defies his parents wishes and takes a job as a novice at the local speedway. Through the help of his manager (Sid James) Bill quickly gains success, fame and attention at the track through his daring driving. Here he meets Dotty, a glamorous society woman. As he moves into a new and exciting social circle, Bill is quick to forget his roots and his girlfriend Pat. After a sequence of quarrels with Dotty, Bill soon becomes aware of the shallowness of his existence forcing him to face a dilemma..... carry on racing and loose the woman he truly loves, or marry Pat and leave racing behind.

Bill Fox is a factory worker in the 1930s who leaves his job to become a motorbike rider. He soon becomes succesful but his ego expands until a tragedy on the racecourse brings him back to his senses...

In this actioner, a young British factory worker living in the 1930s chucks his job in favor of motorcycle racing. He is quite successful, becomes an egomaniac, loses his wife, and learns his lesson.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 03 February, 2011.

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