Daddy-O (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1958, Daddy-O is a notable film directed by Lou Place, running about 74 minutes. “Alive!! With the Beat and the Heat of Today's Rock-N-Roll Generation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Phil, a part-time truck driver and singer who wears his pants far too high, meets a feisty platinum blonde who challenges him to a drag race through Griffith Park. When he is caught and loses his license, he meets up with the sketchy Frank Wooster who offers him a job singing in his new nightclub. When Phil discovers that his new job also includes drug running, he must fight to save his friends and himself.
Who’s in it. Daddy-O stars Dick Contino as Philip "Daddy-O" Sandifer, Bruno VeSota as Sidney Chillas, Sandra Giles as Jana Ryan and Gloria Victor as Marica Hayes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Daddy-O has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daddy-O page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy-O (1958)?
- In US, Daddy-O is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Daddy-O worth watching?
- Daddy-O holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daddy-O?
- Daddy-O stars Dick Contino, Bruno VeSota, Sandra Giles, Gloria Victor and Sonia Torgeson.