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TITLE : Wonderful Life
YEAR OF RELEASE : 1964
CLASSIFICATION : PG
DIRECTOR : Sidney J. Furie
STARRING : Cliff Richard, The Shadows, Walter Slezak, Susan Hampshire, Melvyn Hayes, Una Stubbs, Derek Bond, Joseph Cuby, Richard O'Sullivan, Gerald Harper
TAGLINE :
* Featuring 12 Swingin' Songs!
ALTERNATIVE TITLE:
* Swingers' Paradise

"Wonderful Life" was Cliff Richard's third starring role after, "The Young Ones" and "Summer Holiday". Like the two earlier films this romantic musical comedy features plenty of song and dance routines, good use of scenic locations and loads of light-hearted British comedy. "Wonderful Life's" plotline involves a group of young drifters attempting to make a movie but this is secondary to the musical numbers, that are well staged and full of life. The film's major standout musical sequence is the performance of the classic rock n roll dance number "On The Beach" by Cliff Richard and The Shadows. Yes, that's right, the number is performed "On The Beach" just like the song says, and with a group of energetic dance extras, complete with 1960's beachwear. Also, look out for The Shadows' performance of "Theme For Young Lovers", a guitar melody that was written by Bruce Welch. Filmed on location in the beautiful Canary Islands, "Wonderful Life" is a marvellous time capsule of 1960's fashion and sound led by charismatic rock n roller Cliff Richard.

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Early artwork for the musical comedy "Wonderful Life", featuring Cliff Richard and Susan Hampshire performing to the classic hit tune "On The Beach".

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This is one of the many promotional posters that were used to market "Wonderful Life" when it was first released in cinemas back in 1964. Once again the main image used to market the film was Cliff Richard and Susan Hampshire dancing on the sandy beach. Also, you might notice that Cliff's band "The Shadows" appear in the bottom right hand corner of the poster.

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The Cliff Richard Collection [DVD] DVD
Pop goes the collection, as British rocker Cliff Richard and The Shadows are featured in this three-disc set. Along with "The Young Ones" and "Summer Holiday," you'll also get the exclusive title "Wonderful Life" (1964), in which Cliff and the fellas get mixed up with eccentric filmmaker Walter Slezak--and Richard woos actress Susan Hampshire--on the Canary Islands. Songs include "On the Beach," "Do You Remember," "Theme for Young Lovers" and more.
Expresso Bongo [DVD](1959) DVD
Fast-talking promoter Laurence Harvey thinks he's found the next teen singing sensation when he spies bongo-playing troubadour Cliff Richard in a Soho coffeehouse. Join them on the rocky road to stardom in this classic British rock-and-roll musical that also stars Sylvia Sims, Yolonde Dolan. Songs include "Bongo Blues," "Love," "A Voice in the Wilderness." 111 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English; pressbook excerpt.
The Young Ones [DVD](1961) DVD
"Once in every lifetime" comes a Cliff Richard musical like this, with the British pop idol playing a lad out to stop millionaire land developer father Robert Morley from destroying a local youth center. Cliff raises the cash to buy the land with a rock-and-roll show, but other complications ensue, including the kidnapping of Morley by one of Cliff's fans. With The Shadows, Carole Gray and Teddy Greene. Songs include ""The Young Ones," "What Do You Know We've Got a Show" and "We Say Yeah." AKA: "Wonderful to Be Young!" 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; audio commentary; biographies; theatrical trailer.
Summer Holiday [DVD](1963) DVD
British pop star Cliff Richard stars with his group The Shadows in this pleasing musical comedy caper in which four mechanics travel in a double-decker bus across Europe. During a trial run, they smash into a car carrying an all-girl musical trio, then decide to take them to Athens. During the tune-filled trip, the lads also encounter an American girl singer posing as a boy, talkative French mimes and more. Lauri Peters, Melvyn Hayes and Ron Moody co-star; directed by Peter Yates ("Breaking Away"). Songs include "Bachelor Boy," "Dancing Shoes" and the title track. 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; French Dolby Digital mono; audio commentary; biographies; theatrical trailer.
Serious Charge [DVD](1959) DVD
An unmarried British clergyman (Anthony Quayle) faces a dire stain on his reputation after a teenage delinquent (Andrew Ray) he has targeted in the murder of a young girl accuses the holy man of inappropriate sexual advances. The 19-year-old thug's spurious charges are only reinforced when a woman whose charms failed to entice the vicar adds her own dishonest, incriminating testimony. With Cliff Richard, Sarah Churchill. 99 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.