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Go, Johnny, Go!

Go, Johnny, Go!

You know- like I mean- it's way out!

19596.01h 15m

Overview

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.

Directed by Paul Landres
Written by Gary Alexander
Produced by Alan Freed
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Top Cast

Alan Freed

Alan Freed

Himself

Jimmy Clanton

Jimmy Clanton

Johnny Melody

S

Sandy Stewart

Julie Arnold

Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

Himself

Jackie Wilson

Jackie Wilson

Himself

Ritchie Valens

Ritchie Valens

Himself

J

Jo-Ann Campbell

Herself

H

Harvey Fuqua

Harvey Fugua

Eddie Cochran

Eddie Cochran

Eddie Cochran

J

Jimmy Cavallo

Jimmy Cavallo

Themes & Keywords

rock 'n' roll

About Go, Johnny, Go!

Go, Johnny, Go! is a music film released in 1959 exploring themes of rock 'n' roll. Directed by Paul Landres, it stars Alan Freed, Jimmy Clanton, Sandy Stewart. 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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