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The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith

  • TV Movie
  • 2005
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith (2005)
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A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (t... Read allA 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any other band) as well as ch... Read allA 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any other band) as well as chronicling the chaotic history of the band & its numerous line-up changes. Featuring John P... Read all

  • Director
    • Dione Newton
  • Stars
    • Mark E. Smith
    • Una Baines
    • Spencer Birtwistle
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    127
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    • Director
      • Dione Newton
    • Stars
      • Mark E. Smith
      • Una Baines
      • Spencer Birtwistle
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    Mark E. Smith
    Mark E. Smith
    • Self
    Una Baines
    • Self - Keyboards 1976-1978
    Spencer Birtwistle
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Richard Boon
    • Self - Manager, Buzzcocks
    Martin Bramah
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Ian Broudie
    Ian Broudie
    • Self - Producer 'I am Kurious Oranj' LP
    Karl Burns
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Kay Carroll
    Kay Carroll
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Michael Clark
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Muriel Gray
    Muriel Gray
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Steve Hanley
    • Self - Bass Guitar 1979-1998
    Jools Holland
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Andy Kershaw
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Stewart Lee
    Stewart Lee
    • Self - Writer
    Paul Morley
    Paul Morley
    • Self - Writer
    John Peel
    John Peel
    • Self
    Elena Poulou
    • Self - Keyboards
    • (as Elena Smith)
    Ben Pritchard
    • Self - Guitar
    • Director
      • Dione Newton
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      • January 21, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      • £30,000 (estimated)
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