The Special London Bridge Special
Seen it?1972 | 48 min | TV Movie, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for people who'll be humming afterwards and anyone looking to switch off and smile. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 48 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
In 1972, the Arizona State Park bought the London Bridge. Tom Jones (as himself) is magically transported to the bridge's new location where he, befuddled, sings with other celebrities, has adventures and gets kidnapped by “the villain”.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Winters
- Tom JonesHimself
- Jennifer O'NeillHerself
- Kirk DouglasThe Indian Fighter
- Rudolf NureyevBallet Dancer
- Jonathan WintersEnglish Tour Guide / Tourist #1 / Little Boy Tourist / Texas Tourist
- Chief Dan GeorgeThe Big Chief
- Hermione GingoldThe Lady Bus Conductor
- Lorne GreeneFiddler on the Roof
- Charlton HestonTennis Player
- George KirbyKirk Douglas Impressionist