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24 Hour Party People

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Steve Coogan, Danny Cunningham, and Chris Coghill in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
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In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world.In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world.In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world.
IMDb RATING
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    • Michael Winterbottom
    • Frank Cottrell Boyce(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Lennie James
    • John Thomson
    • Michael Winterbottom
    • Frank Cottrell Boyce(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Lennie James
    • John Thomson
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    • 136User reviews
    • 106Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
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    Paddy Considine and Andy Serkis in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
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    Steve Coogan in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    Danny Cunningham, Paul Popplewell, Chris Coghill, Dan Hope, Nick Clarke, Claire Lever, and Nicky Clarke in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
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    Steve Coogan and Shirley Henderson in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    Steve Coogan in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    Steve Coogan and Shirley Henderson in 24 Hour Party People (2002)

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    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Tony Wilson
    Lennie James
    Lennie James
    • Alan Erasmus
    John Thomson
    John Thomson
    • Charles
    Nigel Pivaro
    • Actor at Granada
    Shirley Henderson
    Shirley Henderson
    • Lindsay
    Martin Hancock
    Martin Hancock
    • Howard Devoto
    Mark Windows
    • Johnny Rotten
    Paddy Considine
    Paddy Considine
    • Rob Gretton
    John Simm
    John Simm
    • Bernard Sumner
    Ralf Little
    Ralf Little
    • Hooky (Peter Hook)
    Dave Gorman
    Dave Gorman
    • John the Postman
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Martin Hannett
    Danny Cunningham
    • Shaun Ryder
    Paul Popplewell
    Paul Popplewell
    • Paul Ryder
    Ron Cook
    Ron Cook
    • Derek Ryder
    Raymond Waring
    Raymond Waring
    • Vini
    Peter Kay
    Peter Kay
    • Don Tonay
    Mark E. Smith
    Mark E. Smith
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      • Michael Winterbottom
      • Frank Cottrell Boyce(screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      Peter Hook from New Order described the film as "A film about the biggest c*nt in Manchester, played by the second biggest."
    • Goofs
      In the film Tony Wilson is seen at the funeral of Ian Curtis however in real life he could not attend the funeral as he was given the task of looking after Annik Honoré, Ian's lover from Belgium, so that she would not attend the funeral and cause upset. She had come to see Ian before he flew with the band to America for the tour.
    • Quotes

      God: It's a pity you didn't sign the Smiths, but you were right about Mick Hucknell. His music's rubbish, and he's a ginger.

    • Connections
      Featured in 24 Hour Party People: The Factory Records Saga (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      24 Hour Party People (Jon Carter Mix)
      Written by Shaun Ryder, Paul Ryder, Mark Day, Paul Davis and Gary Whelan

      Copyright London Music

      By kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd

      Performed by Happy Mondays

      Licensed courtesy of London Records 90 Ltd

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    Raving Manchester
    I was mislead by the trailers of '24 Hour Party People' have been very misleading. I thought it would be another 'Trainspotting' type movie about party animals. However, it's something different, something better. Though many have compared it to the likes of 'Studio 54' (Lord knows why), '24 Hour Party People' is a far better made and more effective film. Based on a true story, it takes place during the time when punk rock was subsiding and new kinds of music were born in England. Shot with a digital camera, in documentary style with some use of live footage and narrated by Tony Wilson, (who leads a double life as a TV reporter and music producer), Michael Winterbottom takes us into the rave culture in Manchester, that of sex, drugs and rock and roll. We see it all from Wilson's point of view and we are amused by the layers of his character. Coogan breathes life into Tony Wilson and brings an excellent humour in his portrayal. Paddy Considine and Shirley Henderson stand out too. Pretty much all the performances appear authentic. Watch out for cameos by Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg and Marsha Thomason and by real bandmembers. The portrayal of the Manchester culture, the scenes inside the club and the bands look very real. Winterbottom infuses loads of energy and craze to 'seduce' the viewer. He cleverly injects dry humour which only supports that this is more than just a documentary-like movie. The soundtrack is a must-have and for those who love movies about music, this is a must see.
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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2002 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Granada Studios, Quay Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Revolution Films
      • Baby Cow Productions
      • The Film Consortium
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    • 1 hour 57 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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