That'll Be the Day

13 May 1973 (UK)

Musical drama set in the 1950s ,starring David Essex and Ringo Starr, loosely-based on John Lennon’s early years. A gifted but wayward young man finally discovers a sense of purpose when he decides to turn his love of music into a career.

Musical drama set in the 1950s ,starring David Essex and Ringo Starr, loosely-based on John Lennon’s early years. A gifted but wayward young man finally discovers a sense of purpose when he decides to turn his love of music into a career.

Director: Claude Whatham
Writer: Ray Connolly
Stars: David Essex / Ringo Starr / Rosemary Leach / James Booth / Billy Fury
Genre: Drama / Music
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