Joey Boy
"On active Self-Service!"
Originally released in 1965. Joey Boy is a comedy film. directed by Frank Launder. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harry H. Corbett, Stanley Baxter, and Bill Fraser
Synopsis
While posters urge austerity and vigilance in wartime Britain, 'Joey Boy' Thompson has never had it better. In a cellar beneath his East London fish shop, a gambling club thrives – and austerity provides a nice black-market sideline. But the dolce vita crumbles when police arrive in a lightning raid, and offer Joey and his fellow reprobates a stark choice: sign up for active service, or face another stint inside. Thus the lads find themselves heading off to Italy, determined to make the best of it...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1965
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Harry H. Corbett
as Joey Boy Thompson
Stanley Baxter
as Benny 'The Kid' Lindowski
Bill Fraser
as Sergeant Major Dobbs
Reg Varney
as Rabbit Malone
Lance Percival
as Clarence Doubleday
John Harvey
as Signals officer
Wanda Ventham
as Italian Girl
Freddie Mills
as Sergeant
Percy Herbert
as Mad George Long
Moira Lister
as Lady Thameridge
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joey Boy about?
While posters urge austerity and vigilance in wartime Britain, 'Joey Boy' Thompson has never had it better. In a cellar beneath his East London fish shop, a gambling club thrives – and austerity ...
Who directed Joey Boy?
Joey Boy was directed by Frank Launder.
How long is Joey Boy?
Joey Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Joey Boy released?
Joey Boy was released on January 1, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joey Boy?
The main cast of Joey Boy includes Harry H. Corbett, Stanley Baxter, Bill Fraser, Reg Varney, Lance Percival.