Two A Penny (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film
Released in 1967, Two A Penny is a drama, family and music film directed by James F. Collier, running about 98 minutes. “He promised to love her forever….today” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in London's Swiinging Sixties, Cliff Richard plays Jamie Hopkins, an art student whose desperate need for money leads him to dabble in the underworld of drug dealing. Cliff has stated that Two A Penny, his most dramatically challenging movie role ever, is the film he is proudest of. He has stated, "if I did want to send a fiolm as a CV, I would send that one". It is certainly his most demanding and controversial role; cynical, self centered and highly manipulative, Jamie Hopkins lies, steals and double-crosses his mother (Dora Bryan), forces himself on his girlfriend (Ann Holloway) and gets involved in fist fights with criminals. Through the influence of his girlfriend, a born again Christian, is the possibility that he may reform, yet in the mystery of the film's by-line "He promised to love her forever….today" lies the possibility that he may well not.
Who’s in it. Two A Penny stars Cliff Richard as Jamie Hopkins, Dora Bryan as Ruby Hopkins, Avril Angers as Mrs Burry and Ann Holloway as Carol Turner, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two A Penny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two A Penny tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two A Penny (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two A Penny change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Two A Penny?
- Two A Penny stars Cliff Richard, Dora Bryan, Avril Angers, Ann Holloway and Geoffrey Bayldon.
- When was Two A Penny released?
- Two A Penny was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.