This film is also known as "Beat Girl" and that's the name on the DVD release. It's from a VERY popular theme of the era--out of control teenagers in films. In this case, however, it's a British version of the old American genre--and it's frankly a lot better.
A totally clueless divorced father arrives home after being on a three-month business trip. Surprise, surprise...he also brings home a brand-new (and relatively hot) French wife! Now his teenage daughter, Jenny, is a total insolent brat...but at least you can't blame her for not accepting New Mom! Only Mr. Potatohead would think bringing home a new mother would work out seamlessly.
Later, Jenny sneaks out to hang with the young beatniks at the local club--and it's dancing and listening to jazz and rock 'n roll all night long. Apparently, she's a regular there but clueless dad doesn't know, as he's so wrapped up in his work. However, New Mom decides to try to help and tries to befriend Jenny. Jenny's friends like New Mom, but Jenny is surly and refuses to give her a chance. When Jenny learns that New Mom used to be a stripper--then she thinks she has a chance to split up her new family. But, as it turns out, New Mom has MUCH more to hide than stripping! And Jenny has MUCH more insane behavior that you can see--if you get a copy of this film.
The film is silly and good for a laugh. But compared to the average film of the genre, it's actually very good. Part of it is that in MOST crazed teen films of the era, the kids in this one really are bad and really are living on the edge. Try comparing this to the incredibly tame "Wild One" (with Marlon Brando)--you'll see what I mean. It also has very catchy music and lots of crazy stuff to keep your attention. Subtle, it ain't! A lurid and exciting soap opera with an extra helping of sleaze--this isn't the recipe for a good film but it sure is for an entertaining one.
By the way, Christopher Lee plays a small part as the vicious owner of a strip club. He's cold and hateful--exactly what his part demanded. Although he's only in the film a bit here and there, he was terrific.
Look for the bad scene about 47 minutes into the film. Jenny tells her boyfriend to play a song. Although another song is playing and he doesn't prepare in any way, the other song immediately stops AND you his ELECTRIC guitar begins playing a neat tune--although it's NOT plugged in to an amplifier! Also, background accompaniment suddenly appears from no where! Cool, daddy.
A totally clueless divorced father arrives home after being on a three-month business trip. Surprise, surprise...he also brings home a brand-new (and relatively hot) French wife! Now his teenage daughter, Jenny, is a total insolent brat...but at least you can't blame her for not accepting New Mom! Only Mr. Potatohead would think bringing home a new mother would work out seamlessly.
Later, Jenny sneaks out to hang with the young beatniks at the local club--and it's dancing and listening to jazz and rock 'n roll all night long. Apparently, she's a regular there but clueless dad doesn't know, as he's so wrapped up in his work. However, New Mom decides to try to help and tries to befriend Jenny. Jenny's friends like New Mom, but Jenny is surly and refuses to give her a chance. When Jenny learns that New Mom used to be a stripper--then she thinks she has a chance to split up her new family. But, as it turns out, New Mom has MUCH more to hide than stripping! And Jenny has MUCH more insane behavior that you can see--if you get a copy of this film.
The film is silly and good for a laugh. But compared to the average film of the genre, it's actually very good. Part of it is that in MOST crazed teen films of the era, the kids in this one really are bad and really are living on the edge. Try comparing this to the incredibly tame "Wild One" (with Marlon Brando)--you'll see what I mean. It also has very catchy music and lots of crazy stuff to keep your attention. Subtle, it ain't! A lurid and exciting soap opera with an extra helping of sleaze--this isn't the recipe for a good film but it sure is for an entertaining one.
By the way, Christopher Lee plays a small part as the vicious owner of a strip club. He's cold and hateful--exactly what his part demanded. Although he's only in the film a bit here and there, he was terrific.
Look for the bad scene about 47 minutes into the film. Jenny tells her boyfriend to play a song. Although another song is playing and he doesn't prepare in any way, the other song immediately stops AND you his ELECTRIC guitar begins playing a neat tune--although it's NOT plugged in to an amplifier! Also, background accompaniment suddenly appears from no where! Cool, daddy.