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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 59m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Music
Votes33
DirectorNick Moran
WritersJames Hicks, Nick Moran
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTelstar: The Joe Meek Story
About Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
Set against a backdrop of early '60s London, Telstar is the story of the world's first independent record producer, Joe Meek. A maverick genius who enjoyed phenomenal success with Telstar – the biggest selling record of it's time – before bad luck, depression, heartbreak and paranoia led to his downfall.
Directed by Nick Moran, Telstar: The Joe Meek Story leans on a strong ensemble — Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Pam Ferris — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.
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