Comedians (1979)
Comedians is a TV movie/play by Trevor Griffiths, set in a Manchester evening class for aspiring working-class comedians.
Director: Richard Eyre
Genre: Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: October 25, 1979
Cast
- Bill Fraser - Eddie Waters
- Jonathan Pryce - Gethin Price
- David Burke - Mick Connor
- Linal Haft - Sammy Samuels
- Derrick O'Connor - George McBrain
- Edward Peel - Ged Murray
- James Warrior - Phil Murray
- John Barrett - Caretaker
- Ralph Nossek - Bert Challenor
- Moti Makan - Mr Patel
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights
Keywords
comedian, manchester
More Films by Director: Richard Eyre
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Comedians about?
- Comedians is a TV movie/play by Trevor Griffiths, set in a Manchester evening class for aspiring working-class comedians.
- Who directed Comedians?
- Comedians was directed by Richard Eyre.
- Who stars in Comedians?
- Comedians stars Bill Fraser, Jonathan Pryce, David Burke, Linal Haft, Derrick O'Connor, Edward Peel.
- How long is Comedians?
- Comedians has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Comedians?
- Comedians is a Drama, Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Comedians produced?
- Comedians was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Comedians?
- The themes of Comedians include: Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.