Blu-ray Release: Expresso Bongo

The film’s fast-paced story concerns a cheap, opportunistic Soho talent agent (Laurence Harvey, The Manchurian Candidate) who always looks for the quick buck.

When he picks up amateur singer and bongo player (Cliff Richard) in a  Soho espresso bar, he uses a little bit of luck and tons of chutzpah to transform the kid into a highly-regarded international singing sensation.

Cohen Media’s new 2K restoration from the original negative was done in collaboration with the British Film Institute and its Unlocking Film Heritage program.

This edition is the full and original 1959 theatrical version, which includes a number of songs that were cut out of the later and more commonly available 1962 version that was released at the time to capitalize on the popularity of rocker Richard.