Wonderful Life

Wonderful Life

Cliff's back! - He's swingin' singin' livin' and dancin' to a dozen it tunes!

1964 · 113 min · ★ 4.9 · Music, Romance, Comedy

Cliff Richard and The Shadows are hired to star in a movie shot amid the lush tropical scenery of the Canary Islands. A sunny seaside spectacular, filled with romance, excitement and high spirits - not to mention a dozen musical numbers.

Directed by Sidney J. Furie · Written by Peter Myers

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