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Summer Holiday [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - United Kingdom ]

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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.

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.

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.

Better than Bye Bye Birdie, this movie has lots of charm and pizzazz. The dancing is superb and the music fits perfectly with the plot line. This is the kind of movie I feel comfortable watching with children of all ages. It is a summer fun movie that is sure to put a smile on the faces of even the most dour watcher. A must see for musical lovers.

Saw this movie in England never thought i would find a copy of it i'am thrilled to see it on DVD it's great Movie.

As a boy growing up in Guyana formerly British Guiana I was introduced to the world of music via the BBC. Of course Cliff Richard was King to us in the British world. The second movie I ever saw was Summer Holiday, in Georgetown. It set the tone for the great passion I have for Film and Film History. The performances were absolutely natural and seemed so very real that I took the trip across Europe right along with the gang. A simple and fun story cemented with great songs. I highly recommend this for new fans to discover.

This was a must to see movie during the 60's. This movie was seen by thousands of Cliff Richard's fan around the world and it's considered one of the most successful musical films that Cliff has made. Enjoy listening to hits after hits in the movie. It's a must to have collection for those people who like his voice.

This is a "Rock n' Roll" British style musical, featuring Cliff Richards made in 1963, before the British Invasion came to America. a clean-cut group of boys have an idea on how to enhance the bus line they work for by turning a double-decker bus into an early R.V. a romp across Europe meeting Girls and getting into misunderstandings...I saw this film back in '64 brought back a lot of memories.

England's Elvis Cliff Richard rules in this delightful comedy romp.Hopefully,another one of his later movies 1973"Take Me High" will be released on DVD in both the UK and US in the not so distant future!!!

I was very satisfied with all aspeects of this order.The quality of the movie is excellent,as was the speed of receiving the dvd.I never thought I would ever be able to get a copy of a movie I had watched in 1963.