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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

  • 20182018
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 45m
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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2018)
Frank Sidebottom, fondly remembered as the man with the papier mache head, was the court jester of the Manchester music and comedy scene for over 25 years but only a privileged few knew the man inside - Chris Sievey. This documentary tells a twisted tale of split personalities - a suburban creative superhero with a fanatical desire to preserve the myth he created, and eventually having to battle against being consumed by his alter ego.
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It's a documentary about the life of eccentric comedian Frank Sidebottom who wore a huge papier-mache' head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after he died. The 2014... Read allIt's a documentary about the life of eccentric comedian Frank Sidebottom who wore a huge papier-mache' head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after he died. The 2014 Magnolia Pictures film titled Frank was inspired by his sensational mystery.It's a documentary about the life of eccentric comedian Frank Sidebottom who wore a huge papier-mache' head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after he died. The 2014 Magnolia Pictures film titled Frank was inspired by his sensational mystery.

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  • Director
    • Steve Sullivan
  • Stars
    • Johnny Vegas
    • Ross Noble
    • John Cooper Clarke
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  • Director
    • Steve Sullivan
  • Stars
    • Johnny Vegas
    • Ross Noble
    • John Cooper Clarke
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    • 12User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Johnny Vegas
    Johnny Vegas
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Ross Noble
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    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    John Cooper Clarke
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    Chris Sievey
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Mark Radcliffe
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Mike Joyce
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    C.P. Lee
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    John Thomson
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Paula Sievey
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Michele Pouncey
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Bruce Mitchell
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Gaz Whelan
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Mike Doherty
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Stirling Sievey
    • Self - Intervieweeas Self - Interviewee
    Harry Sievey
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      • Steve Sullivan
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    It's a documentary about the life of eccentric comedian Frank Sidebottom who wore a huge papier-mache' head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after he died. The 2014 Magnolia Pictures film titled Frank was inspired by his sensational mystery. —Willow Dancer
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      • The unmasking of a creative genius.
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Music
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
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    • Trivia
      The film was financed through a Kickstarter campaign. 1,300 people donated over £48,000.
    • Crazy credits
      There is a post-credits scene with more information about Chris Sievey's secret code.
    • Connections
      Featured in Granada Reports: 18 March 2019: Lunchtime Bulletin (2019)

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    I was one of the 'backers' (bit of a mogul you see) of this 7 years or so ago and have been eagerly awaiting the final flick ever since. There have been regular email updates from the director Steve in that time and the passion and effort that has gone in to it is staggering. Now having seen it myself I found it to be interesting, funny and touching and I'm even more grateful that I had the pleasure of meeting Frank (not Chris unfortunately) on the Magical Timperley Tour a decade ago, with my since passed old man. It's not bobbins at all and I'd recommend it completely to fans and non fans alike.
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    • Release date
      • March 29, 2019 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Timperley, Altrinham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Piece of Cardboard Productions
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    • Budget
      • £48,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $70,301
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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