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Feb 28, 1967

1h 43m

★ 6.7

The Raw, Shocking Movie Of A Pop Singer Who Makes It Big!

Overview

Britain's biggest pop singer, Steven Shorter, receives unwavering adulation and possesses total control over his rabid fans, which includes nearly the entire population. Yet Shorter is not an autonomous performer -- he is little more than a puppet for the government, promoting whatever agenda they see fit. When a beautiful artist, Vanessa Ritchie, is commissioned to paint his portrait, she pushes Shorter to question his obedience to his manipulative handlers.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

John Heyman/Peter Watkins Production

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Cast

Steven Shorter

Paul Jones

Vanessa Ritchie

Jean Shrimpton

Alvin Kirsch

Mark London

Andrew Butler

William Job

Julie Jordan

Max Bacon

Martin Crossley

Jeremy Child

Professor Tatham

James Cossins

Hooper

Frederick Danner

Freddie K

Victor Henry

Leo Stanley

Arthur Pentelow

Squit

Steve Kirby

Rev. Tate

Malcolm Rogers

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