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Bronco Bullfrog

A fascinating record of 1960s suedehead youth culture which is largely improvised by a non-professional cast of teenagers from east London

Drama 1970 87 mins

Director: Barney Platts-Mills

Rent for £3.50

Overview

Del, a young apprentice, and his 15 year old girlfriend Irene have no money and nowhere to go. Angry and frustrated, they turn to 'Bronco Bullfrog', who is fresh out of borstal and living an independent lifestyle, for a taste of fun and freedom. A fascinating record of suedehead subculture which is largely improvised by a non-professional cast of teenagers from east London.

This title is also available on DVD / Blu-ray in the BFI’s Flipside collection.

Director

Barney Platts-Mills

Featuring

Del Walker and Anne Gooding

Genres

Drama

Certificate

Contains strong language and one written use of very strong language

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Accessibility

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