Lenny Henry Film

[Guest drewid]

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

[Guest Mart B]

yes mate you didnt dream it,,, got it on vhs somewhere.mid 80s i think ...someone will have a link on soulsource

[Bazza]

Yep Lenny Henry & John Shea ,load of tripe got a dodgy DVD copy of a VHS video some where 

 

Bazza  

[Kevinkent]

 Coast to Coast sounds familiar. Got a copy run off on cd/dvd somewhere.

 

 - Kev

[Zed1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfWl0szzQJs

Edited October 12, 2013 by Zed1

[Guest drewid]

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 .

[Guest Mart B]

 Was there also an american coast to coast Lenny did?

[Pete S]

I can supply this if you can't find it anywhere else. It's really good actually.

[Guest drewid]

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

[Guest Matt Male]

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.

[Guest drewid]

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

[Pete S]

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

[Guest drewid]

Was there also an american coast to coast Lenny did?

do you mean as in a documentary , this was a fictional film

[Bazza]

 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  

[Guest drewid]

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

[Pete S]

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

[Guest Mart B]

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....

[Pete S]

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

[Pete S]

COAST TO COAST
Every 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. 

[Bazza]

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  

[Pete S]

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

[Guest Mart B]

sorry chaps looks like we are posting @ the same time

[Guest drewid]

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

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

[Pete S]

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

[Pete S]

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

 

[Guest drewid]

Let me do a bit of research, the one I have is from the 90's

cheers pete

[Pete S]

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

[Pete S]

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

[Quinvy]

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.

[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.

Give over ,very average in my opinion ,you sure we are talking about the same thing 

 

Bazza  

[Staceys Dad]

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

[Soulhawk1960]

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 !!!

[Quinvy]

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.

[Geeselad]

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.

[Quinvy]

My favourite quote is, "did you have to tag him there?" "Sorry, he's go no big toes"

[Citizen P]

The 60;s Disco bit made me laugh when I first saw it.

 

Now it looks like a Documentary...