
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.

as Mr. White

as Guy Patterson

as Faye Dolan

as Jimmy Mattingly

as Lenny Haise

as T.B. Player

as Tina

as Lamarr

as Chad

as Phil Horace

as Sol Siler

as Del Paxton

as Troy Chesterfield

as Margueritte

as Uncle Bob

as Boss Vic Koss

as Freddy Fredrickson

as Diane Dane

as Mr. Patterson

as Mrs. Patterson

as Darlene Patterson

as Villapiano

as Dentist

as Kitty

as Heckler

as KJZZ Disk Jockey

as Chrissy Thomkins

as Talent Show Emcee

as Koss' Secretary

as Polaroid T.V. Host

as Wisconsin Cop

as Shades Fan

as Major Motion Picture Director

as Major Motion Picture Assistant Director

as Rick

as Anita

as Goofball

as KMPC DJ

as Play-Tone Photographer

as Play-Tone Reporter

as Play-Tone Reporter

as Play-Tone Reporter

as Play-Tone Tour Manager

as Ernie the Disc Master Engineer

as Marine Sergeant

as Hollywood Showcase Announcer

as Hollywood Showcase Director

as Hollywood Showcase Script Supervisor

as Hollywood Showcase Floor Manager

as Virgil "Gus" Grissom

as Plate Spinner

as Male Page

as Bored Girl in Dress Shop

as Beautician

as Bobby Washington

as Sales Lady

as Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)