Ferry Cross the Mersey (1965): Cast & Plot
Ferry Cross the Mersey is a 1965 music comedy directed by Jeremy Summers, starring Gerry Marsden as Gerry, Leslie Maguire and Les Chadwick. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Jeremy Summers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ferry Cross the Mersey About?
The premise of Ferry Cross the Mersey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the early‑1960s Liverpool beat scene, the film follows Gerry and Fred Marsden, Les McGuire and Les “Chad” Chadwick playing themselves as art students by day and aspiring musicians by night. After winning a local talent contest that could launch their careers, they must first recover their instruments, which were mistakenly sent to the airport.
Ferry Cross the Mersey Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- psychotronic film
- scene during opening credits
- pop musical
- rhyme in title
- rock band
- battle of the bands
Ferry Cross the Mersey Cast & Characters
Gerry Marsden leads the cast as Gerry, with Leslie Maguire as Les and Les Chadwick as Chad. Directed by Jeremy Summers; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeremy Summers
- Gerry Marsden as Gerry
- Leslie Maguire as Les
- Les Chadwick as Chad
- Mona Washbourne as Aunt Lil
Also Starring in Ferry Cross the Mersey
· 9 more- Julie Samuel Dodie Dawson
- T. P. McKenna Jack Hanson
- Jimmy Savile Jimmy
- Cilla Black Cilla Black
- Eric Barker Col. Dawson
- George A. Cooper Mr. Lumsden
- Elisabeth Sladen
- Mischa De La Motte Dawson's Butler
- Freddie Marsden Freedie
Ferry Cross the Mersey Plot Summary
What happens in Ferry Cross the Mersey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Gerry Gerry Marsden and the Pacemakers stepping off a plane after returning from a trip to America. They are greeted by screaming young fans who chase them down the street as they drive off. Once they are far enough from the crowd, the setting shifts to a studio where the group records It’s Gonna Be Alright.
Full summary
The whole story of Ferry Cross the Mersey, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the lead singer of the Pacemakers in the film?
Cars in Ferry Cross the Mersey
15 cars on screen, including the Innocenti Lambretta and the 1964 Ford Zodiac MkIII.
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Innocenti Lambretta Main role -
1964 Ford Zodiac MkIII Important role -
Rolls-Royce Phantom I Hearse Important role -
1963 Triumph Spitfire 4 Important role
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Ferry Cross the Mersey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ferry Cross the Mersey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ferry Cross the Mersey?
Ferry Cross the Mersey runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Ferry Cross the Mersey released?
Ferry Cross the Mersey was released on February 10, 1965.
Who directed Ferry Cross the Mersey?
Ferry Cross the Mersey was directed by Jeremy Summers.
More films by Jeremy Summers Who is in the cast of Ferry Cross the Mersey?
Ferry Cross the Mersey stars Gerry Marsden as Gerry, Leslie Maguire as Les and Les Chadwick as Chad, among 13 credited actors.
Does Ferry Cross the Mersey have a post-credit scene?
No. Ferry Cross the Mersey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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