That'll Be the Day

Acclaimed blend of "angry young man" tale and rock-’n’-roll drama stars David Essex as Jim MacLaine, a British lad in the late '50s who drops out of school and leaves home. He drifts through bad jobs and sleazy one night stands before eventually getting married, but must ultimately choose between a working-class existence with his wife and child or pursuing his dreams of musical stardom. Ringo Starr, Billy Fury, Keith Moon co-star; features a great oldies soundtrack that includes Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Del Shannon, Dion, and more. 91 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.