Added: Oct 4, 2008
From: DoctorExploitation
Duration: 2:22
*See my Channel for more independent, cult, foreign, animation and genre flicks* http://www.platts-mills.com/ A British Kitchen Sink Drama that interest me because it is about Suedeheads, the little brothers of the Skinhead (and for the ignorant, traditional skinheads weren't/aren't politically active and didn't take a side with left or right politics. Most of the time Skinhead gangs in London had Black Skinheads in their group) "On September 3rd, 1969, Britain woke up to skinheads. They had been around for ages of course but that was the day the Daily Mirror christened the movement. At the same time, Barney Platts-Mills, an upper class film director was about to release a seminal British film, Bronco Bullfrog which would actually help push forward the next fashion craze - suedeheadism. Bronco Bullfrog is the first film Mike Leigh should have made. It is set in the East End and was filmed in six weeks in and around Stratford. Using young actors from Joan Littlewood's acting workshop, much of the film is improvised from the script thus giving the film an authenticity lacking in most other home grown efforts (see "Quadrophenia"). bronco bullfrog Bronco Bullfrog follows the resigned council estate life of one Del Walker, harassed at home, harassed by his girlfriend's mother. One day, he meets up with Bronco, a mate on the run from borstal, & together they pull off a job. Then the police come knocking. Bronco Bullfrog is a kitchen sink drama which at first viewing might disappoint. Keep with it. It really is a film that reveals more & more with each showing. It is also worth checking to view that crossover period from Skins to Suedies. Bronco wears standard skinhead clobber but Del with his long hair & penny collars is where 1970 was heading. A young skinhead called Gary Kingham (works in William Hunt now) went to see Bronco at the cinema. (The advert was a picture of a skinhead's boots and jeans) He later told me for my book The Soul Stylists, 'When that guy came out wearing a penny collar shirt, we all laughed. A month later, we were all wearing them.' Such is the power of the Bronco." - Paolo Hewitt
Channel: Film
Tags: kitchen sink drama british uk 70s 1969 suedehead skinhead mod working class cult classic reggae northern soul ska rocksteady
skbsick Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - yer me neither mate i been lookin for it for ages, i tell ya wot if i find it ill come back here n let u know, and if you'll do the same for me then we might get some were aye?? KEEP IT RUDE N REBAL 69
art72 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - course m8....will do...I'll ask around as well... happy holidays....xmas and n years...
roppi Says:
Feb 23, 2009 - this seems ok
guymarmont Says:
Mar 4, 2009 - Saw the film at the jacey cinema in birmingham thought it was pants bought a BSA that was pants as well the 60s wernt the best timne ive had
twangzombie Says:
May 8, 2009 - There was a guy selling bootlegs through on ebay.
LostPirate1977 Says:
Jul 19, 2009 - I haven't see movie this since AGES!!!!! THANK YOU!
AcidMod63 Says:
Aug 23, 2009 - Its a great movie,thanks for posting and pleas can anyone tell me the name of the song playing at 1:00? Thanks! keep the faith
ant18 Says:
Sep 20, 2009 - Went to Birmingham once - it was pants. Bronco Bullfrog is a London thing. Wouldn't expect anyone to understand it.
AcidMod63 Says:
Sep 26, 2009 - ok,the song is Darkness all around by The Audience
mikboyuk Says:
Mar 22, 2010 - right i know this film. shot around stratford east london e15 around 1970 i lived in leyton just doen the road from there the speedway scenes wre at hackney wick i think. west ham speedway was closed down by then i think still a good film obout east london. up the hammers!!!!!!!
sonnyrocksteady Says:
Apr 9, 2010 - cool
mrbillhicks Says:
Jun 10, 2010 - Just been re-released...
art72 Says:
Nov 14, 2008 - I can't find the bleedin film anywhere