Jazz Boat

1960
Approved
1h 36m

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5.7/10

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Anthony Newley

Bert

Anne Aubrey

The Doll

Lionel Jeffries

Det. Sgt. Thompson

David Lodge

Holy Mike

Bernie Winters

The Jinx

James Booth

Spider

Al Mulock

The Dancer

Joyce Blair

Rene

Leo McKern

Inspector

Jean Philippe

Jean - The Singer

Liam Gaffney

Spider's Father

Henry Webb

Barman

Ted Heath and his Music

Ted Heath and His Music
(as Ted Heath and his music)

Harold Berens

Barber Shop Owner
(uncredited)

Lionel Blair

Dancer on Boat
(uncredited)

Jim Brady

Market Trader
(uncredited)

Edwin Brown

Sailor
(uncredited)

Alan Browning

Policeman
(uncredited)

Director
- Ken Hughes
Writers
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Storyline

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Trivia
Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball were also on the Jazz Boat, but they were not used in the film for contractual reasons.

Goofs
When Al Mulock as "The Dancer" is carried to the ship's rail and tossed overboard, the stuntman who takes the fall into the Thames, although in costume, has long dark hair, whilst Mulock's character has distinctive short, blond curly hair.

Quotes
Bert Harris: You and me could make the most beautiful music together
The Doll: Are you just a talker or do you want some action?
Bert Harris: Try me, baby
The Doll: Hold me! Closer! Closer!
Bert Harris: If I hold you any closer, I'll be dancing behind you

Soundtracks
Jazz Boat
Music by Joe Henderson
Lyrics by Joe Henderson

Forty years ago Halliwell declared this bizarre retread of 'Brighton Rock' with songs "Very dated", but it now looks pretty cool again (particularly Diane Aubrey in her high-necked sweater and leather jeans).

We consider the late fifties & early sixties a more innocent era, yet when James Booth brandishes a razor at copper Lionel Jeffries, he responds with a broken bottle; and in 1960 this only carried an 'A' certificate!