The Boy with the Transistor Radio

Overview

Terry is leaving school with few prospects in his native Liverpool. His father finds him a job in a local warehouse but Terry has other ideas. Living in a dream world promulgated by a radio DJ to whom he listens constantly. Terry is convinced there is something better and he makes an angry escape bid.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 1, 1980

Original language

English

Cast

Arthur Kelly,Robert Guy,Edward Clayton,Paul Stanton,Simon Driver,William Imodore,Stephen Anderson,Ian Woods,Maria Kassim,David Rodiganand 5 more

Director

John Michael Phillips

Writer

Willy Russell

Producer

Alan Horrox

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt10597902