Daddy-O
"Alive!! With the Beat and the Heat of Today's Rock-N-Roll Generation!"
Originally released in 1958. Daddy-O is a crime/music film. directed by Lou Place. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dick Contino, Bruno VeSota, and Sandra Giles
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dick Contino
as Philip "Daddy-O" Sandifer
Bruno VeSota
as Sidney Chillas
Sandra Giles
as Jana Ryan
Gloria Victor
as Marica Hayes
Sonia Torgeson
as Peg Lawrence
Robert Banas
as Leonard "Sonny" DeMarco
Hank Mann
as Barney Waters
Ron McNeil
as Duke Manion
Tipp McClure
as Bruce Green
Kelly Gordon
as Ken
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daddy-O 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 l...
Who directed Daddy-O?
Daddy-O was directed by Lou Place.
How long is Daddy-O?
Daddy-O has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Daddy-O released?
Daddy-O was released on March 1, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Daddy-O?
The main cast of Daddy-O includes Dick Contino, Bruno VeSota, Sandra Giles, Gloria Victor, Sonia Torgeson.