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Le tire au flanc du régiment

Original title: Idol on Parade
  • 1959
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Le tire au flanc du régiment (1959)
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Comedy

A rock'n'roll idol is drafted into the wrong regiment.A rock'n'roll idol is drafted into the wrong regiment.A rock'n'roll idol is drafted into the wrong regiment.

  • Director
    • John Gilling
  • Writers
    • John Antrobus
    • William Camp
  • Stars
    • William Bendix
    • Anthony Newley
    • Anne Aubrey
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    217
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Gilling
    • Writers
      • John Antrobus
      • William Camp
    • Stars
      • William Bendix
      • Anthony Newley
      • Anne Aubrey
    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    William Bendix
    William Bendix
    • Sgt. Lush
    Anthony Newley
    Anthony Newley
    • Jeep Jackson
    Anne Aubrey
    Anne Aubrey
    • Caroline
    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • Burton Bassett
    Sidney James
    Sidney James
    • Herbie
    David Lodge
    David Lodge
    • Shorty
    William Kendall
    William Kendall
    • C.O.
    Dilys Laye
    Dilys Laye
    • Rene
    Bernie Winters
    Bernie Winters
    • Joseph Jackson
    Sean Kelly
    Sean Kelly
    • Ernie
    Harry Fowler
    Harry Fowler
    • Ron
    Percy Herbert
    Percy Herbert
    • Sergeant (Hebrides)
    Rosamund Greenwood
    Rosamund Greenwood
    • Spinster
    Roderick Cook
    • Nobby
    Gordon Boyd
    • Cpl. Nerking
    • (as Gordon Needham)
    Larry Martyn
    Larry Martyn
    • Teenager
    John Wood
    John Wood
    • Jeremy
    Susan Hampshire
    Susan Hampshire
    • Martha
    • Director
      • John Gilling
    • Writers
      • John Antrobus
      • William Camp
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    didi-5

    Spoof of 'pop star is drafted into the Army'

    Former child star Anthony Newley found his career took quite a different path once he was cast as 'Jeep Jackson' in this fun pop musical.

    'Jeep' is a rising star who is drafted into the Army and spends the rest of the time trying to avoid being an 'Idol on Parade' (the original UK title was 'Idle on Parade' but either suits the subject matter perfectly). His sergeant is played by American import William Bendix (as Irish), while another 'Private Jackson' is played by comedy stooge Bernie Winters (who appeared a lot with Newley in other films and TV shows).

    The best bits of the film though are the songs, the title itself, 'I've Waited So Long', and 'Saturday Night'. These make the film a feel-good romp, especially so for Newley fans - he shines in this without over-dominating the screen as he would in future years. Following 'Idol on Parade' Newley would appear in 'Jazzboat', 'The Small World of Sammy Lee', 'The Strange World of Gurney Slade' (for TV), and 'Sweet November'.

    Following his pop career success in the 60s Newley moved into writing musicals and eventually appearing in cabaret shows. In many ways he became a sell-out, joke version of his earlier self, but if you want to see Newley in embryo, with evidence of how talented he was, see 'Gurney Slade' and see 'Idol on Parade'. Wonderful stuff.
    6bkoganbing

    British Elvis Goes In The Military

    Poor Elvis Presley. Had he realized he could have done his military obligation and not have to put a career on hold, he might very well have become a British subject.

    Elvis's being drafted into the army was world wide news back in the day and the British sought to take advantage of it with this film, Idol On Parade. It casts Anthony Newley as a young British rock and roller who has to do his national service and even being a teen idol won't get him out of it.

    His status causes no end of grief to Captain Lionel Jeffries and the drill sergeant William Bendix. Around this time Bendix went over across the pond and made a few features for the British film industry. He mastered an Irish accent quite well for the part. I wouldn't have thought anyone as American urban as Bill Bendix could have carried it off, but he did.

    The interesting thing I found was that I had just finished reading Tommy Steele's memoirs, Bermondsey Boy, where Steele goes into some detail about his national service. He eschewed military service for the sea, serving as a steward on one of her Majesty's ocean liners. Actually some of what Tommy had to say would make an interesting film.

    Newley fits the role well as a teen idol and the lovely Anne Aubrey who is Jeffries's daughter in the film is his romantic interest. That's part, but only part of the story of Idol On Parade.
    markevans-welshman

    my dad was in it

    this was a great film. it was filmed in my fathers barracks and him and his mates from the welsh guards appear as extras on the parade square, naafi and cook house scenes. I would love a copy of this film to show his grand kids....that would be so cool.... can anyone help?

    i was about 8yrs old when i saw it and my mother made us sit down and watch it...i thought anthony newley was my dad!!!! he was better looking than my father!! The film has great songs and a really funny scene where the men have to shout out commands on parade. jeep jackson lost his voice but was clearly the loudest. Anthony newley plays the role brilliantly and was my mothers pop idol!!
    9musical-2

    Early pop comedy that made Newley a teen idol!

    This movie was intended as a spoof of Elvis' entry to the army with Newley playing an "idol" called Jeep Jackson. The great British public took the film seriously however and overnight Anthony Newley, former child actor became a fully fledged adult actor/pop singer. The film is a delightful comedy in the same vein as Carry On Sergeant with the added bonus of four musical numbers performed by Newley. Look out for many star faces who later had very successful careers of their own - Sid James, Bernie Winters and Harry Fowler! Pure nostalgia enjoy! Posted by Paul Goodhead - President of the Anthony Newley Appreciation Society.
    6malcolmgsw

    Based on Terry Dene

    Dene was a rock n roll star of the fifties.He was called up for National Service.However he only lasted 2 months before being discharged for mental health reasons.This comic slant on the situation is still quite fun,even though Newley is about 10 years to old for the role.William Bendix was one of my favourite actors,though good in this part was about 10 years too old.I liked Lionel Jefferies too but here he goes just a bit too far over the top.

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    • Trivia
      In one scene, Anthony Newley and his pals go the cinema where a movie called The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) is playing. This is an inside joke; it was one of Newley's and David Lodge's earlier films.
    • Goofs
      Thee convertible that Sid James is driving changes from a Ford Consul to a Zephyr and back to a Consul during the escape from the theatre.
    • Quotes

      Burton Bassett: You like her, don't you?

      Joseph Jackson: Yeah.

      Burton Bassett: You want to know her name.

      Joseph Jackson: Yeah.

      Burton Bassett: Take her out.

      Joseph Jackson: Yeah.

      Burton Bassett: Dancing.

      Joseph Jackson: Yeah.

      Burton Bassett: Well you ain't. You're going to clean those flipping windows.

      Joseph Jackson: Alright, mate.

      Burton Bassett: SIR!

    • Connections
      Features The Cockleshell Heroes (1955)
    • Soundtracks
      Idle Rock-A-Boogie
      by Anthony Newley and Joe Henderson

      Arranged by Bill Shepherd

      Performed by Anthony Newley (uncredited)

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 1959 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Idol on Parade
    • Filming locations
      • Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK(Studio, uncredited)
    • Production company
      • Warwick Film Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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