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Overview

User Rating:
7.3/10   11,365 votes
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Writer:
Frank Cottrell Boyce (screenplay)
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Release Date:
5 April 2002 (UK) more
Tagline:
The unbelievably true story of one man, one movement, the music and madness that was Manchester.
Plot:
In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 12 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Wilson To Be Remembered At 24-hour Conversation Bash
 (From WENN. 24 March 2008, 8:05 AM, PDT)

DiCaprio: Party Free
 (From WENN. 20 May 2002)

User Comments:
Modern British film-making at its best more (118 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Madchester (UK) (working title)
Twenty Four Hour Party People (UK) (DVD title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong language, drug use and sexuality.
Runtime:
117 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Peter Hook from New Order described the film as "A film about the biggest c**t in Manchester, played by the second biggest". more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The Haçienda's last night of operation wasn't a rave night as seen in the film. It was actually a performance by the English space rock band Spiritualized. The building was used for two parties after the club officially closed. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Tony Wilson: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the latest craze sweeping the Pennines, and I've got to be honest, I'd rather be sweeping the Pennines right now.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "King of the Hill: 24 Hour Propane People (#10.12)" (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Ever Fallen In Love With Someone You Shoudn't've more

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15 out of 22 people found the following comment useful.
Modern British film-making at its best, 24 March 2004
Author: Richard Foster from England

Previous reviewers of this film obviously just don't get it. This is unlike recent Brit stinkers like Rancid Aluminium, Down Time, or Fanny and Elvis. This is more in the tradition of Withnail and I, Trainspotting, Lock Stock, 28 Days Later, and Dog Soldiers.

The history of Factory records is chaotic and episodic. This is reflected superbly in the film. The characterisations are brilliant; from Steve Coogan's portrayal of the complex Anthony H. Wilson to minor characters such as Dave Gorman's John the Postman. If you were there at the time, it all comes flooding back... if you weren't then just sit back and enjoy the portrayal of a unique time in British popular culture...MANCHESTER 1976-1992

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