24 Hour Party People (2002)
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Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.
Cast
- Steve Coogan - Tony Wilson
- Paddy Considine - Rob Gretton
- Sean Harris - Ian Curtis
- Lennie James - Alan Erasmus
- Shirley Henderson - Lindsay Wilson
- Andy Serkis - Martin Hannett
- John Simm - Bernard Sumner
- Ralf Little - Hooky
- Danny Cunningham - Shaun Ryder
- Peter Kay - Don Tonay
Screenplay
- Frank Cottrell Boyce (Screenplay)
Themes
Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream, Electronic Beats and Computer Magic
Keywords
northern england, based on novel or book, 1970s, nightclub, clubbing, celebration, manchester, satirical, music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 24 Hour Party People about?
- Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.
- Who directed 24 Hour Party People?
- 24 Hour Party People was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
- Who stars in 24 Hour Party People?
- 24 Hour Party People stars Steve Coogan, Paddy Considine, Sean Harris, Lennie James, Shirley Henderson, Andy Serkis.
- How long is 24 Hour Party People?
- 24 Hour Party People has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is 24 Hour Party People?
- 24 Hour Party People is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- How much did 24 Hour Party People gross?
- 24 Hour Party People grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was 24 Hour Party People produced?
- 24 Hour Party People was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of 24 Hour Party People?
- The themes of 24 Hour Party People include: Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream, Electronic Beats and Computer Magic.