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Bye Bye Birdie
Musical. When rock star Conrad Birdie (Jesse Pearson) is called up for national service, it prevents him from starring in the movie that was to make his agent rich.
Based on events surrounding Elvis Presley's experience of the US Army draft, this film centres on fictional pop star Conrad Birdie, who is called up for national service, preventing him from starring in the movie that was to make his agent rich. The agent, who needs money to escape from his cantankerous mother, sets up a last performance for his protege. The farewell event attracts legions of adoring fans.
Last on
Sat 23 Jan 2016
08:05
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Rosie DeLeon | Janet Leigh |
| Albert Peterson | Dick Van Dyke |
| Kim McAfee | Ann-Margret |
| Mama Mae Peterson | Maureen Stapleton |
| Hugo Peabody | Bobby Rydell |
| Conrad Birdie | Jesse Pearson |
| Harry McAfee | Paul Lynde |
| Doris McAfee | Mary Laroche |
| Claude Paisley | Michael Evans |
| Bob Precht | Robert Paige |
| Maestro Borov | Gregory Morton |
| Randolph McAfee | Bryan Russell |
| Himself | Ed Sullivan |
| Director | George Sidney |
| Producer | Fred Kohlmar |
| Writer | Irving Brecher |
| Writer | Michael Stewart |