Betty Blokk-buster Follies (1976)
A film record of Reg Livermore's successful one-man stage show, featuring characters and sketches centred around Betty Blokk-Buster, a bare-bummed German maid who entertained the troops during the war. In April 1975 Reg Livermore stormed the stage of Sydney's Balmain Bijou Theatre with his groundbreaking show Betty Blokk Buster Follies. A tour de force, an irresistible blend of music and comedy, the show caught the imagination of audiences all round Australia filling theatres wherever it played. This record of the show was released in cinemas during 1976. Songs include Family Of Man, Hello In There, Captain Jack, What Makes A Man A Man, The Entertainer and Celluloid Heroes, with well known characters, Betty Blokk Buster, Tara the Incredible, The Old Man and Vaseline Amylnitrite - a football star who joins the Australia Ballet.
Cast
- Reg Livermore - Betty Blokk Buster
Screenplay
Keywords
drag queen, musical theater
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Betty Blokk-buster Follies about?
- A film record of Reg Livermore's successful one-man stage show, featuring characters and sketches centred around Betty Blokk-Buster, a bare-bummed German maid who entertained the troops during the war. In April 1975 Reg Livermore stormed the stage of Sydney's Balmain Bijou Theatre with his groundbreaking show Betty Blokk Buster Follies. A tour de force, an irresistible blend of music and comedy, the show caught the imagination of audiences all round Australia filling theatres wherever it played. This record of the show was released in cinemas during 1976. Songs include Family Of Man, Hello In There, Captain Jack, What Makes A Man A Man, The Entertainer and Celluloid Heroes, with well known characters, Betty Blokk Buster, Tara the Incredible, The Old Man and Vaseline Amylnitrite - a football star who joins the Australia Ballet.
- Who directed Betty Blokk-buster Follies?
- Betty Blokk-buster Follies was directed by Peter Batey.
- Who stars in Betty Blokk-buster Follies?
- Betty Blokk-buster Follies stars Reg Livermore.
- How long is Betty Blokk-buster Follies?
- Betty Blokk-buster Follies has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Betty Blokk-buster Follies?
- Betty Blokk-buster Follies is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Betty Blokk-buster Follies produced?
- Betty Blokk-buster Follies was produced in Australia.