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24 Hour Party People (2002)

R  117 min  -  Biography | Comedy | Drama   -  5 April 2002 (UK)
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In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world.

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Frank Cottrell Boyce (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Coogan ...
John Thomson ...
Charles
Nigel Pivaro Nigel Pivaro ...
Actor at Granada
Lennie James ...
Shirley Henderson ...
Martin Hancock Martin Hancock ...
Howard Devoto
Mark Windows Mark Windows ...
Paddy Considine ...
John Simm ...
Ralf Little Ralf Little ...
Dave Gorman Dave Gorman ...
Andy Serkis ...
Danny Cunningham Danny Cunningham ...
Paul Popplewell ...
Ron Cook Ron Cook ...
Derek Ryder
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Storyline

Manchester 1976: Cambridge educated Tony Wilson, Granada TV presenter, is at a Sex Pistols gig. Totally inspired by this pivotal moment in music history, he and his friends set up a record label, Factory Records, signing first Joy Division (who go on to become New Order) then James and the Happy Mondays, who all become seminal artists of their time. What ensues is a tale of music, sex, drugs, larger-than-life characters, and the birth of one of the most famous dance clubs in the world, The Hacienda - a mecca for clubbers as famous as the likes of Studio 54. Graphically depicting the music and dance heritage of Manchester from the late 70's to the early 90's, this comedy documents the vibrancy that made Mad-chester the place in the world that you would most like to be. Written by IGB  

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Plot Keywords:

Factory Records | Sex | Sex Pistols | Record Label | Drugs  | See more »

Taglines:

The unbelievably true story of one man, one movement, the music and madness that was Manchester.

Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, drug use and sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Twenty Four Hour Party People See more »

Filming Locations:

Chester, Cheshire, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£265,428 (UK) (7 April 2002) (118 Screens)

Gross:

$1,130,379 (USA) (13 October 2002)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The character Charles is a composite character based on many Granada producers. The name Charles was chosen in honor of Charles Sturridge, out of whose apartment Factory Records was run. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Yamaha NS10 studio monitors/speakers are clearly seen when camera is panning around studio as Joy Division are recording. These monitors weren't available until 1987. See 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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Connections

Referenced in Control (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Voodoo Ray"
Written by Gerald Simpson
Published by Chrysalis Music Ltd
Performed by Gerald Simpson (as A Guy Called Gerald)
Courtesy of Nanoplasmic See more »