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Singer Josef Locke (Ned Beatty) fled to Ireland 25 years ago to escape the clutches of the tax man and police Chief Jim Abbott (David McCallum). What he also left behind was the love of his life Cathleen Doyle (Shirley Anne Field). Now, Micky O’Neill (Adrian Dunbar) is desperate to save both his ailing Liverpool nightclub ‘Heartly’s’ and his failing relationship with the beautiful Nancy (Tara Fitzgerald), Cathleen’s daughter. The solution? Book the infamous Josef Locke. Mr. X. (is he or isn’t he the real Josef Locke?), is booked to play the club. Disaster strikes when he is revealed as an imposter, Micky loses the club and his girlfriend in one night. Next solution? This time book the real Josef Locke! What follows can only be described as magical mayhem as Micky travels to Ireland in search of the elusive man.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The owner of a British nightclub attempts to do the impossible by coaxing a legendary Irish tenor out of retirement for a once-in-a-lifetime show in this engagingly quirky comedy. The owner, Mickey O'Neill, is particularly desperate to land a performance by the great Josef Locke, as his already questionable reputation was ruined when he booked an impostor claiming to be Locke. Now only providing a show by the real thing can make up for it. Trouble is, Locke fled England several decades before to avoid charges of tax evasion, and would face immediate arrest upon his return. Naturally, the comedy emerges from O'Neill's desperate attempts to convince Locke to participate in the scheme. Much of the film's charm comes from the presentation of eccentric but believable characters, particularly Locke himself SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, ...Hear My Song
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
ABOUT THE MOVIE: Hear My Song is a "love it or hate it" movie. Most Americans won't fully understand it but will laugh and revel in the film's quirkiness. Most Brits WILL fully understand and will find it humorous and enjoyable. Regardless, it's a definite 'must see'. Hear My Song recounts just a few weeks in the madcap world of a ethnically-Irish-moved-to-Liverpool concert promoter named Mickey O'Neill in the early 80s, who struggles to book 'tribute' acts (like Franc Cinatra(!?)) for his night club "Heartley's" and make enough money to survive. He's always on the brink of closure and constantly looks for new, popular, and interesting singers to keep from being closed down by the consortium of Liverpudlian (yes, you Yanks, that's really the term for someone from Liverpool) 'war-era' ladies who own the club he's renting. In a moment of desperation, he and his assistants book Josef Locke--a famous British tenor from years gone by--as a last ditch effort to appease the ladies and keep the club open. The only problem is that Joe Locke is not in the country! He's living in Ireland to escape arrest in Britain for tax evasion. So who is the man that Mickey O'Neill booked? Mister X...a Joe Locke impersonator. From that moment on, the hilarity begins. Sprinkled with laughter, fun, stunning performances by Ned Beatty, police chases, gorgeous Irish countryside, local flavours and perspectives, and yes, the obligatory love interest (and just a bit of sex...almost), this movie WILL leave you happy. A definite feel-good movie, it's fun enough for a guy to tolerate and good enough to be a chick-flick too! OH...and yes...Joe Locke is REAL!
ABOUT THE DVD: Great quality, but a shame that in the production they cut out the very first scene, where Mickey's mother dies of cancer in hospital and the stress causes a Mickey to have a nosebleed...then, true to his nature, he casually asks the nurse, "Does that mean we're goin' on holiday?" ("vacation" to you Yanks). This scene, and the short injection just after it (In which Mickey (as a boy) says, "Most all of us had a difficult childhood...but I think I got away with it.") not only sets the tone, but establishes Mickey's character, how he reacts to stressful situations, and serves as foreshadowing for a similarly stressful moment much later in the film. Bad choice on the production/editor's part. The additional track from the director tells the full story of the research and work...and yes...it IS based largely on real events. TRUTH CAN DEFINITELY BE STRANGER (and more fun) than fiction! (PS. I'm a Yank!)
ABOUT THE DVD: Great quality, but a shame that in the production they cut out the very first scene, where Mickey's mother dies of cancer in hospital and the stress causes a Mickey to have a nosebleed...then, true to his nature, he casually asks the nurse, "Does that mean we're goin' on holiday?" ("vacation" to you Yanks). This scene, and the short injection just after it (In which Mickey (as a boy) says, "Most all of us had a difficult childhood...but I think I got away with it.") not only sets the tone, but establishes Mickey's character, how he reacts to stressful situations, and serves as foreshadowing for a similarly stressful moment much later in the film. Bad choice on the production/editor's part. The additional track from the director tells the full story of the research and work...and yes...it IS based largely on real events. TRUTH CAN DEFINITELY BE STRANGER (and more fun) than fiction! (PS. I'm a Yank!)
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Well written and acted film. Good performances from Adrian Dunbar, James Nesbitt, Ned Beatty, Tara Fitzgerald and several others. Loosely based on the true story of Josef Locke, his exile back in Ireland for several years (not 25 years though) to escape the UK taxman and the opportunism of a Jo Locke sound-a-like/look-a-like. Peter Chelsom is probably one of the most unrecognized talents in the movie industry. This film should have been out on DVD several years ago compared to some of the rubbish which Hollywood churns out. Highly recommended movie.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An excellent comedy, very warm and funny, and it's finally available on DVD. But be warned, the initial scene with Micky Doyle's mother has been cut from this version, so if you think that added anything (not sure I do), hang on to your old video version.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
a bust
I was unable to play the dvd as the format does not work on U.S. technology. I loved the movie when i saw it in the theater many years ago and was thrilled to find it but alsas to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by joanne
amazing
this film is great tells a great true story of a man who was a friend of my fathers in Ireland ..he was a hero to all us Irish , and to many others a amazing voice , a sliver tenor... Read more
Published 1 month ago by johnnie
nostalgia
An excellent performance on behalf of actors, casting and director. Enjoyable for all of us who like to indulge in a little nostalgia for that time in which a good singing voice... Read more
Published 5 months ago by soul sister
Frank Sinatra (Franc Cinatra?) Knew a Good Thing When He Saw It/Heard...
"Hear My Song" (1992), an Irish film, a romantic musical comedy/drama, was written by its star, Adrian Dunbar, with Peter Chelsom, its first-time director, and is filmed on... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Stephanie DePue
Memories
I have been trying to buy this for some years and have thoroughly enjoyed both the story and music. Fond memories of old family friends.
Published 8 months ago by Teddy
Hear My Song
Absolutely Excellent
Hear My Song captures the atmosphere and charm of an excellent story with gentle humour, portrayed by a cast who are are brilliant throughout ... Read more
Hear My Song captures the atmosphere and charm of an excellent story with gentle humour, portrayed by a cast who are are brilliant throughout ... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dave
Clever film
Ordered this for my father in law, he is 88 and suffers from dementia, and he loved Joseph Locke (played by Ned Beatty) although he did think it WAS Joseph Locke, so we went along... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Peebles
At last!
I have been trying to locate a copy of this wonderful film since it was first shown on TV a few years ago, and at last Amazon came up trumps!. Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. A. Allan
Hear My Song
How did I miss this first time round
What a great film
What a great film
Published 19 months ago by J. Simpson
hear the songs, see the movie
I remember going to see this at the cinema without knowing anything about it and coming out totally enchanted. Read more
Published 22 months ago by jol legend
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