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Go, Johnny, Go!
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Go, Johnny, Go!

1959-06-01 · 75 min · ★ 6.8

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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.

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Directors
Paul Landres
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan FreedAlan FreedHimself
Jimmy ClantonJimmy ClantonJohnny Melody
Sandy StewartJulie Arnold
Chuck BerryChuck BerryHimself
Jackie WilsonJackie WilsonHimself
Ritchie ValensRitchie ValensHimself
Jo-Ann CampbellHerself
Harvey FuquaHarvey Fugua
Eddie CochranEddie CochranEddie Cochran
Jimmy CavalloJimmy Cavallo
Herb VigranHerb VigranBill Barnett
Frank WilcoxFrank WilcoxHarold Arnold
Barbara WoodellBarbara WoodellMrs. Arnold
Milton FromeMilton FromeMr. Martin
Joe CranstonJoe CranstonBand Leader
Martha WentworthMartha WentworthMrs. McGillicuddy
Inga BolingAmy
Robert FoulkRobert FoulkPoliceman
Phil ArnoldPhil ArnoldCall Boy
William FawcettWilliam FawcettJanitor

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