Product Details

• Actors: Cliff Richard, Lauri Peters, Melvyn Hayes, Una Stubbs, Teddy Green
• Directors: Peter Yates
• Producers: Summer Holiday
• Format: Import, PAL, Widescreen
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Optimum
• Run Time: 104 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002HG2X4Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #356,627 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: From the First Kiss to the Last Blush It's the Craziest Riot On Wheels! Borrowing a double-decker bus for a mobile home, four young mechanics search for fun in the sun from London to Athens. Bachelor Boy Cliff Richard dons his dancing shoes and brings a beat to the beach in the breeziest Summer Holiday on record! ...Summer Holiday

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical fun !, August 29, 2002

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peterfromkanata (Kanata, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summer Holiday (DVD)

Most Cliff Richard fans--and I'm one of them--consider "Summer Holiday" to be his best musical. When he appears after the opening credits, black and white turns to colour, and this fun movie gets rolling--actually "rolling" on the wheels of a bright red, double-decker London bus that Cliff and his pals take to France, across Europe and ultimately Greece.
There are many reasons why this movie works so well. There is a great cast of young, supporting players who match Cliff's enthusiasm, and Lauri Peters is a lovely leading lady. The dance numbers are expertly done--Cliff may not be Gene Kelly ( who is ? ) but he acquits himself very well, and watch out for one of his mates played by Teddy Green, a real pro. Comic sequences are very amusing. On-location European scenery is a big plus--Cliff singing "The Next Time" with the Acropolis behind him leaves a lasting impression.
The soundtrack quite simply is Cliff's best. "Summer Holiday", "Bachelor Boy", "Dancing Shoes", great production numbers and three excellent instrumentals by the legendary Shadows add up to super entertainment.
Finally, let's give full credit to the star--Sir Cliff was about 22 when this was filmed--he looks great, sounds great and has charm and charisma to spare. No movie will give you a better idea as to why he has had such a long career, and remains enormously popular all over the globe.
Oh yes--the DVD--the widescreen picture is gorgeous. This film is almost 40 years old, and yet the colours are beautiful and details clear. Thank you, Anchor Bay, for a superb job.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Musical ever!, June 24, 2005

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Cliff Fan (India) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summer Holiday (DVD)

There won't be another movie like this! One of Cliff's best, the fun and action from start to finish is hillarious!

The songs are a class apart and each number is worth treasuring for a lifetime.

Over all, an excellent movie classic worth storing.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Double decker fun in summer holiday!, March 17, 2003

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"desidash" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summer Holiday (DVD)

The songs in the movie stick in your head long after the movie is over. Summer Holiday, Bachelor Boy, The next time..the hit songs go on and on. Very enjoyable movie with Cliff and the Shadows as they go on their holiday to France. Very simple story line, excellent songs. One of my favourite movies.