CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 1h 0m

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

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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 (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.

Directed byDione Newton

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
January 21, 2005
Studios
BBC

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Mark E. Smith

Mark E. Smith

Himself

John Peel

John Peel

Himself

Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee

Himself

Tony Wilson

Tony Wilson

Himself

Paul Morley

Paul Morley

Himself

Marc Riley

Marc Riley

Himself

Una Baines

Herself

Steve Hanley

Himself

Elena Poulou

Herself (as Elena Smith)

Ben Bevan-Pritchard

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Dione Newton

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