Gonks Go Beat (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, Gonks Go Beat is a comedy, science fiction and music film directed by Robert Hartford-Davis, running about 90 minutes. “A Host of Top Beat Groups with 16 Great Beat & Ballad Hits!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A swiftly assembled musical fantasy movie made to capitalise on the mid-Sixties, British craze for gonks (a sort of soft, furry toy). Today it is of more interest for featuring music by such artists as Lulu, The Nashville Teens, and The Graham Bond Organisation.
Who’s in it. Gonks Go Beat stars Kenneth Connor as Wilco Roger, Frank Thornton as Mr. A&R, Iain Gregory as Steve and Terry Scott as PM, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gonks Go Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gonks Go Beat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gonks Go Beat (1965)?
- In GB, Gonks Go Beat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Gonks Go Beat?
- Gonks Go Beat stars Kenneth Connor, Frank Thornton, Iain Gregory, Terry Scott and Reginald Beckwith.
- When was Gonks Go Beat released?
- Gonks Go Beat was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.