Naïve hick rock musician Bud Eagle (a winningly sincere performance by Arch Hall Jr.) becomes an instant sensation after he makes a big splash on a TV talent show. Bud signs with slick high roller manager Mike McCauley (well played with oily aplomb by Arch Hall Sr.), who proves to be an evil, deceitful, and utterly unscrupulous greedy jerk.
Director Ray Dennis Steckler relates the entertaining story at a swift pace, maintains a likable lighthearted tone throughout, nicely captures the sheer joy, vibrancy, and pleasant innocence of the early 60's rock music scene right before the British Invasion happened, and delivers lots of groovy dancing and catchy'n'lively bebop rock tunes. The compact script by Hall Sr. and Bob Wehling offers a neat exploration of the more corrupt and phony aspects of show business. The game cast display plenty of energy and enthusiasm: Hall Jr. projects an engagingly goofy wide-eyed charm, Nancy Czar makes for quite a cute and appealing love interest as the sweet Vickie, Steckler has a ball as McCauley's sleazy thug lackey Steak, Marie Denn does well as friendly diner waitress Marge, Robert Crumb contributes a sturdy turn as washed-up has-been singer Don Proctor, and leggy brunette knockout Virginie Roderick vamps it up deliciously as slinky temptress Daisy. The sub-Bowery Boys antics of three bumbling kidnappers provides several belly laughs. Kudos are also in order for Joseph V. Mascelli's crisp black and white cinematography. A hugely enjoyable romp.
Director Ray Dennis Steckler relates the entertaining story at a swift pace, maintains a likable lighthearted tone throughout, nicely captures the sheer joy, vibrancy, and pleasant innocence of the early 60's rock music scene right before the British Invasion happened, and delivers lots of groovy dancing and catchy'n'lively bebop rock tunes. The compact script by Hall Sr. and Bob Wehling offers a neat exploration of the more corrupt and phony aspects of show business. The game cast display plenty of energy and enthusiasm: Hall Jr. projects an engagingly goofy wide-eyed charm, Nancy Czar makes for quite a cute and appealing love interest as the sweet Vickie, Steckler has a ball as McCauley's sleazy thug lackey Steak, Marie Denn does well as friendly diner waitress Marge, Robert Crumb contributes a sturdy turn as washed-up has-been singer Don Proctor, and leggy brunette knockout Virginie Roderick vamps it up deliciously as slinky temptress Daisy. The sub-Bowery Boys antics of three bumbling kidnappers provides several belly laughs. Kudos are also in order for Joseph V. Mascelli's crisp black and white cinematography. A hugely enjoyable romp.