Barney Platts-Mills

  • Barney Platts-Mills – Bronco Bullfrog (1970)

    1961-1970Barney Platts-MillsDramaUnited Kingdom

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    British working-class youth are realistically portrayed in this rare, mod film. A group of delinquent teenagers in London’s East End circa 1969 roam the streets “bored as usual” because “there’s nothing to do ’round here.” A very good ’60s soundtrack by “The Audience,” adds nicely to the atmosphere of black & white photography, mod clothes and haircuts, motorbikes and just hanging around. Del, a 17 year old welder’s apprentice meets Irene, a 15 yr old girl, still at school. Del’s father and Irene’s mother both object to the relationship and want them to stop seeing each other. Del and his mates run into Bronco Bullfrog, a lad who’s just out of juvenile reformatory and they agree to assist him in a robbery. Del gets a motorbike and falls in love with Irene. Still bored with life, the couple decides to run away. But the police are soon in pursuit. Although made in 1969, there is still a very “mod” and “swinging 60s” feel and style about this film.Read More »

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