It's All Gone Pete Tong (2004)

A famous DJ in the Ibiza club scene finds the alcohol and drug-fueled party that is his life threatened by the progressive loss of his hearing.

Director:

Michael Dowse

Writer:

Michael Dowse

Stars:

Paul Kaye, Beatriz Batarda, Kate Magowan

11 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Kaye	...	Frankie Wilde
Beatriz Batarda	...	Penelope Garcia
Kate Magowan	...	Sonja Slowinski
Mike Wilmot	...	Max Haggar
Neil Maskell	...	Jack Stoddart
Monica Maja	...	Charlize Bondo
Pete Tong	...	Himself
Ron Lloy Hugh Elliston	...	Marvin Sallis
Dan Antopolski	...	Eric Banning
Tim Plester	...	Brent Tufford
Paul Spence	...	Alfonse
David Lawrence	...	Horst
Steve Oram	...	Blinky
Geffen Strummer Kaye	...	Baby Wilde
Borja Galban-Fear	...	Spanish Waiter

Storyline

Its All Gone Pete Tong is a comedy following the tragic life of legendary Frankie Wilde. The story takes us through Frankie's life from one of the best DJ's alive, through subsequent battle with a hearing disorder, culminating in his mysterious disappearance from the scene. A genius in his own right, he clawed his way to the top of the DJ ranks, now living the opulent life of a superstar, he resides in his trophy villa in Ibiza with his trophy wife. This is when tragedy hits. Due to a hearing disorder he is rapidly going deaf with only one functioning ear to complete the new Ibiza season. How is he doing behind the decks? Horrible. How is he doing in the studio where he produces his remixes? Frankie dives into a low period, struggling with deafness in utter depression. After a year of locking himself away he emerges on the other side with a fresh attitude towards his affliction. He accepts his deafness and learns to function without sound. Will Frankie make it back to the DJ booth? ...

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Plot Keywords:

deafness | ibiza | ears | disappearance | flushing drugs down a toilet | 

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Taglines:

When you can't hear, things look very different.

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Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive drug and alcohol abuse, language and some sexual content/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 May 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

DJ Superstar: Viata la volum maxim

Filming Locations:

Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£274,516 (United Kingdom), 27 May 2005, Limited Release

Opening Weekend USA:

$19,717, 17 April 2005, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$120,620, 10 July 2005

Company Credits

Production Co:

True West Films,Vertigo Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is Cockney rhyming slang for "it has all gone wrong".

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Goofs

When Frankie goes to see his agent, in the scene where his agent tells him his last set sounded like crap, you can see the boom mic and operator in Frankie's glasses after being told he's going deaf.

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Quotes

Frankie Wilde: We're bending the sounds. I've been forging it. With a lyrical smelter.

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Connections

References Citizen Kane (1941)

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Soundtracks

Music for a Found Harmonium
Written by Simon Jeffes / Traditional.
Performed by Penguin Cafe Orchestra

User Reviews

Exciting, and laugh out loud.

I just saw this movie in LA at the premiere, and it was GREAT! Kept me interested, excited, and laughing all the way until the end. there was this one part when My girlfriend and I were the only ones laughing at one part of the movie, and everyone else was dead serious, and I think the audience could have had a little bit better sense of humor, but whatever, I had a great time. I FULLY recommend this movie to... well, everyone! Lots of fun, Inspiring, Exciting, Dramatic, Cinematic, Captivating, The plot moves very well, and some great music to boot! GO SEE IT! :) I heard its going to be coming out in theatres tomorrow, although, I'm not sure where.