A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager. But behind the scenes, the group’s sudden fame tests their strength, their maturity and responsibility, and their ability to resist the temptations that money and notoriety always make possible.
Mr. White
Guy Patterson
Faye Dolan
Jimmy Mattingly
Lenny Haise
T.B. Player
Tina
Lamarr
Chad
Phil Horace
Sol Siler
Del Paxton
Troy Chesterfield
Margueritte
Uncle Bob
Boss Vic Koss
Freddy Fredrickson
Diane Dane
Mr. Patterson
Mrs. Patterson
Darlene Patterson
Villapiano
Dentist
Kitty
Heckler
KJZZ Disk Jockey
Chrissy Thomkins
Talent Show Emcee
Koss' Secretary
Polaroid T.V. Host
Wisconsin Cop
Shades Fan
Major Motion Picture Director
Major Motion Picture Assistant Director
Rick
Anita
Goofball
KMPC DJ
Play-Tone Photographer
Play-Tone Reporter
Play-Tone Reporter
Play-Tone Reporter
Play-Tone Tour Manager
Ernie the Disc Master Engineer
Marine Sergeant
Hollywood Showcase Announcer
Hollywood Showcase Director
Hollywood Showcase Script Supervisor
Hollywood Showcase Floor Manager
Virgil "Gus" Grissom
Plate Spinner
Male Page
Bored Girl in Dress Shop
Beautician
Bobby Washington
Sales Lady
Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)
Director
Screenplay
Producer
Producer
Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Editor
Costume Design
Associate Producer
Casting
Production Design
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Unit Production Manager
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Title Designer
Camera Operator
Sound Mixer
Gaffer
Key Grip
Key Makeup Artist
Hair Department Head
Key Hair Stylist
Script Supervisor
Key Makeup Artist
Supervising Sound Editor
Transportation Coordinator
Property Master
Production Accountant
Production Supervisor
Location Manager
Unit Publicist
Costume Supervisor
First Assistant Camera
Second Assistant Camera
Steadicam Operator
Video Assist Operator
Still Photographer
First Assistant Editor
Supervising ADR Editor
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Music Coordinator
Music Editor
Choreographer
Boom Operator
Cableman
Rigging Gaffer
Best Boy Grip
Second Second Assistant Director
Second Assistant "B" Camera
Assistant Property Master
Key Costumer
Key Costumer
Set Costumer
Set Costumer
Costumer
Costumer
Transportation Captain
Picture Car Coordinator
Leadman
Set Dresser
Set Dresser
Set Dresser
Set Dresser
Assistant Art Director
Assistant Art Director
Graphic Designer
Set Designer
Set Designer
Set Designer
Set Designer
Construction Coordinator
Construction Foreman
Special Effects Coordinator
Greensman
Dolly Grip
Key Rigging Grip
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Dialogue Editor
Dialogue Editor
Dialogue Editor
ADR Editor
ADR Editor
Sound Effects Editor
Foley Editor
Foley Editor
Assistant Sound Editor
Assistant Sound Editor
Assistant Sound Editor
Sound Recordist
Sound Recordist
ADR Mixer
ADR Mixer
ADR Recordist
ADR Recordist
Foley Artist
Foley Artist
Foley Recordist
Casting Assistant
Extras Casting
Extras Casting
Payroll Accountant
Studio Teacher
Color Timer
Negative Cutter
Music