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Idol on Parade
Idol on Parade also known as Idle on Parade is a 1959 youth-oriented British comedy film produced by Warwick Films, directed by John Gilling and starring Anthony Newley, Sid James and Lionel Jeffries. It was John Antrobus' first screenplay. The film depicts the main character being called up for two years of compulsory National Service in the British military and was based on the 1958 novel "Idle on Parade" by William Camp which in turn was inspired by Elvis Presley's conscription into the US Army.
. Takako Fuji joined the production after director England saw her performance on the set of the 2004 movie "The Grudge".
Shooting took place over 10 days in August 2005, filming around Shimokitazawa, Shibuya, Shiba Park, Tamagawa River and at the Tokyo Film Centre School of Arts.
Distribution.
"The iDol" first premiered at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal on July 16, 2006.
Other festival screenings have included The Festival of Fantastic Films (Manchester, England - Sep 2006), Lyon Asian