Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt (1984)

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A portrait of Salford-born poet, storyteller and comic, John Cooper-Clarke. His poems, a satirical blend of humour and social comment, are delivered at a fast pace, often with musical backing. His style, and that of his contemporary Linton Kwesi Johnson, have influenced a generation of younger poets involved in a revival of popular poetry in Britain.

Director: Nick May
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Oliver Stapleton
Editing: John Mister
Production: Arts Council of Great Britain, Channel 4 Television, Metropolis Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nick May
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt about?
A portrait of Salford-born poet, storyteller and comic, John Cooper-Clarke. His poems, a satirical blend of humour and social comment, are delivered at a fast pace, often with musical backing. His style, and that of his contemporary Linton Kwesi Johnson, have influenced a generation of younger poets involved in a revival of popular poetry in Britain.
Who directed Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt?
Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt was directed by Nick May.
Who stars in Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt?
Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt stars John Cooper Clarke, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Hilary Mason, Andy de la Tour, Sally Cranfield, Jules Deelder.
How long is Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt?
Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt?
Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt produced?
Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt was produced in United Kingdom.