Tommy the Toreador

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Tommy the Toreador is a 1959 British musical comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs and starring Tommy Steele, Janet Munro, and Sid James. The film is set in Spain and follows the story of a British sailor who becomes a bullfighter.

Plot

The film centers around Tommy, a British sailor who finds himself in Spain. Through a series of comedic events, he ends up becoming a bullfighter, despite having no prior experience. The story unfolds with Tommy navigating the challenges of his new role, all while trying to win the heart of a local Spanish girl.

Cast

• Tommy Steele as Tommy
• Janet Munro as Amanda
• Sid James as Sid
• Noel Purcell as O'Leary
• Eric Sykes as Manolo
• Bernard Cribbins as Pedro

Production

The film was produced by George H. Brown and the screenplay was written by Ralph Smart and Sid Colin. The music for the film was composed by Stanley Black.

Reception

Tommy the Toreador received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film for its humor and musical numbers, others felt that the plot was somewhat predictable. However, Tommy Steele's performance was generally well-received.

Legacy

The film is notable for being one of the early British musical comedies and for featuring Tommy Steele, who was a popular singer and actor at the time. It remains a part of British cinema history and is remembered for its light-hearted and entertaining storyline.

See also

• List of British films of 1959
• Tommy Steele
• John Paddy Carstairs

External links

Tommy the Toreador at IMDb

Tommy the Toreador at AllMovie