Guest drewid Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Does anyone remember the film with Lenny Henry as leading role, think it was called "Coast to Coast" and in one scene i seem to recall him visiting a allnighter/ soul nite. Think Lenny had a ice cream van and was being hassled by some gangsters . Can't find no trace of it, Wondered if I'd dreamt it or it was something I'd had, so does anyone recall said film it was back in the mid 80s I think! Edited October 12, 2013 by drewid Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mart B Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 yes mate you didnt dream it,,, got it on vhs somewhere.mid 80s i think ...someone will have a link on soulsource Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bazza Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yep Lenny Henry & John Shea ,load of tripe got a dodgy DVD copy of a VHS video some where Bazza Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kevinkent Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Coast to Coast sounds familiar. Got a copy run off on cd/dvd somewhere. - Kev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zed1 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfWl0szzQJs Edited October 12, 2013 by Zed1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest drewid Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yep Lenny Henry & John Shea ,load of tripe got a dodgy DVD copy of a VHS video some where Bazza ha ha how memories get distorted , it being tripe , doesn't surprise me . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mart B Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Was there also an american coast to coast Lenny did? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I can supply this if you can't find it anywhere else. It's really good actually. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest drewid Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 yes mate you didnt dream it,,, got it on vhs somewhere.mid 80s i think ...someone will have a link on soulsource ill look out for a link ,thanks for confirming my curiosity although I don't think it'd win any oscars lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 The full thing is on YouTube. I remember when it was on. Lenny Henry with a terrible scouse accent. Wasn't it an old people's home, not a soul night. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest drewid Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I can supply this if you can't find it anywhere else. It's really good actually.ok might be worth a look at again Pete , just with the film thing being in vogue at the mo it reminded me of it Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Last time this was mentioned I ended up doing over 30 copies FREE for members and losing money, I think maybe 4 people said thanks anyway I'm not making that mistake again (free I mean). It's never and will never be released officially. Edited October 12, 2013 by Pete S Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest drewid Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Was there also an american coast to coast Lenny did?do you mean as in a documentary , this was a fictional film Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bazza Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Was there also an american coast to coast Lenny did? No, but John Shea a bit of a star these days put the blockers on it be reproduced on dvd or broadcasted again Bazza Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest drewid Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Last time this was mentioned I ended up doing over 30 copies FREE for members and losing money, I think maybe 4 people said thanks anyway I'm not making that mistake again. It's never and will never be released officially.ha ha , no let me know p&p an ill have one ! You don't have the "hip to the tip " doc of Atlantic label too , that were a great documentary Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) No, but John Shea a bit of a star these days put the blockers on it be reproduced on dvd or broadcasted again Bazza Directors letter reproduced below Edited October 12, 2013 by Pete S Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mart B Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I remember at the time yes mid eighties i was on the scene,was you drewid?i recall lenny doing an American coast to coast that never got released.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 ha ha , no let me know p&p an ill have one ! You don't have the "hip to the tip " doc of Atlantic label too , that were a great documentary I have got an Atlantic Records documentary - not sure if it's the one you want, think it's just called The Atlantic Story? I think it's on the same disc as a documentary about Curtis Mayfield Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 COAST TO COASTEvery year we receive hundreds of request for videos of this film starring LENNY HENRY, JOHN SHEA, GEORGE BAKER, and PETE POSTLETHWAITE etc.When we produced it in 1986 we were unable to clear any of the rights for any form of video distribution - actors, writers, musicians, music content, director, writer and crew.It was thought by the different financing elements that it was only a television film and as it would then have cost well over £200,000 to clear it for video release worldwide not to be worth the investment.Due to numerous demands to purchase the video and lately DVD we have tried, on several occasion, to clear these rights retrospectively. This has not happened. Apart from the fact that the costs would now be far greater than those quoted in 1986, many of those concerned have said that they will not give their permission for such a release. These permissions are needed to move forward.Therefore, it is with great regret that we are unable to provide any of you with a film that so many of you fondly remember nearly 20 years after it was first screened. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bazza Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 No he didn't, they couldn't get the copyright to use all of the music again, all those Motown tracks, I had a letter from the director which I used to copy and send out with the dvd's Ok Pete I Heard it was Mr Shea ,I stand corrected Bazza Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Ok Pete I Heard it was Mr Shea ,I stand corrected Bazza No I stand corrected, I found the directors letter about it and he states it was for various reasons including personnel (directly above your last post) Edited October 12, 2013 by Pete S Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mart B Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 sorry chaps looks like we are posting @ the same time Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest drewid Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I have got an Atlantic Records documentary - not sure if it's the one you want, think it's just called The Atlantic Story? I think it's on the same disc as a documentary about Curtis Mayfieldok I might be getting them mixed up but there was a documentary back in the 80s called " hip to the tip" thinking about it I'm sure it's different as they interview bootsy Collins about his time with James brown etc Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 ok I might be getting them mixed up but there was a documentary back in the 80s called " hip to the tip" thinking about it I'm sure it's different as they interview bootsy Collins about his time with James brown etc Let me do a bit of research, the one I have is from the 90's Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 ok I might be getting them mixed up but there was a documentary back in the 80s called " hip to the tip" thinking about it I'm sure it's different as they interview bootsy Collins about his time with James brown etc All of it available on youtube - part 1 below 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest drewid Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Let me do a bit of research, the one I have is from the 90'scheers pete Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 cheers pete See above, you were right about the title, I'm presuming thats the one I"ve got as well but as I say, you can download the lot off youtube Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 If anyone buys those dvd's off me mentioned in the Bradford Queens Hall thread I'll throw a copy of this in for nothing, how's that for a deal 4 dvd's for a tenner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yep Lenny Henry & John Shea ,load of tripe got a dodgy DVD copy of a VHS video some where Bazza You must be mental mate. One of the funniest films I've ever seen. The actors are the best in the business, the script is superb and every time you watch it you notice another funny bit that you missed before. Truly brilliant. If only there were more films like this. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bazza Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 You must be mental mate. One of the funniest films I've ever seen. The actors are the best in the business, the script is superb and every time you watch it you notice another funny bit that you missed before. Truly brilliant. If only there were more films like this. Give over ,very average in my opinion ,you sure we are talking about the same thing Bazza Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Staceys Dad Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) as a scouser.. . its the worst scouse accent ever in any film -show -tv programme . ..but i liked it and great music.. that wedding in a pub in kirby very true to life there ..i believe it was john shea who was dragging his feet about the release to video -dvd ...wanted more cash and who can really blame him Edited October 12, 2013 by staceys dad Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulhawk1960 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I can supply this if you can't find it anywhere else. It's really good actually. With you on that Pete. I loved it !!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Give over ,very average in my opinion ,you sure we are talking about the same thing Bazza Obviously the drugs have taken their toll my friend, it's a classic. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 favorite quote from this was, 'none of that funk shite, its gotta be the real deal from the 1960's', boy how times and personal perceptions have changed. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 My favourite quote is, "did you have to tag him there?" "Sorry, he's go no big toes" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 The 60;s Disco bit made me laugh when I first saw it. Now it looks like a Documentary... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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