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6.5 Special (1958)

Movie ★ 10.0 85 min

Music

A spin-off from the BBC television show. At the suggestion of her girlfriend, a young singer decides to try and make her name in London. Catching the overnight '6.5 Special' the two find the train full of 1950's British pop stars only too ready to burst into song. As the presenters of the show are also on board, our heroine is assured of a spot on the following Saturday's 'Six Five Special'.

Alfred Shaughnessy Director Norman Hudis Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 1, 1958
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt0051336
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Cast

Diane Todd Anne Avril Leslie Judy Finlay Currie Finlay Currie Himself Josephine Douglas Herself Pete Murray Himself Freddie Mills Freddie Mills Studio Commissionaire Lonnie Donegan Lonnie Donegan Himself Dickie Valentine Himself Jim Dale Jim Dale Himself Petula Clark Petula Clark Herself Mike Winters Mike Winters Himself Bernie Winters Bernie Winters Himself John Dankworth John Dankworth Himself Cleo Laine Cleo Laine Herself John Barry John Barry Himself Joan Regan Herself Pete Murray Himself Russ Hamilton Himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is 6.5 Special about?
A spin-off from the BBC television show. At the suggestion of her girlfriend, a young singer decides to try and make her name in London. Catching the overnight '6.5 Special' the two find the train full of 1950's British pop stars only too ready to burst into song. As the presenters of the show are also on board, our heroine is assured of a spot on the following Saturday's 'Six Five Special'.
Who directed 6.5 Special?
6.5 Special was directed by Alfred Shaughnessy.
Who stars in 6.5 Special?
6.5 Special stars Diane Todd, Avril Leslie, Finlay Currie, Josephine Douglas.
When was 6.5 Special released?
6.5 Special is a 1958 music film.
Where can I watch 6.5 Special?
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