Joey Boy (1965)

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While posters urge austerity and vigilance in wartime Britain, 'Joey Boy' Thompson has never had it better. In a cellar beneath his East London fish shop, a gambling club thrives – and austerity provides a nice black-market sideline. But the dolce vita crumbles when police arrive in a lightning raid, and offer Joey and his fellow reprobates a stark choice: sign up for active service, or face another stint inside. Thus the lads find themselves heading off to Italy, determined to make the best of it...

Director: Frank Launder
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joey Boy about?
While posters urge austerity and vigilance in wartime Britain, 'Joey Boy' Thompson has never had it better. In a cellar beneath his East London fish shop, a gambling club thrives – and austerity provides a nice black-market sideline. But the dolce vita crumbles when police arrive in a lightning raid, and offer Joey and his fellow reprobates a stark choice: sign up for active service, or face another stint inside. Thus the lads find themselves heading off to Italy, determined to make the best of it...
Who directed Joey Boy?
Joey Boy was directed by Frank Launder.
Who stars in Joey Boy?
Joey Boy stars Harry H. Corbett, Stanley Baxter, Bill Fraser, Reg Varney, Lance Percival, John Harvey.
How long is Joey Boy?
Joey Boy has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Joey Boy?
Joey Boy is a Comedy film.
Where was Joey Boy produced?
Joey Boy was produced in United Kingdom.