Rent 24 Hour Party People (2002)

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1h 52min
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Synopsis:
This witty and compelling portrait of the eighties music scene is viewed through the eyes of Tony Wilson: a young Cambridge graduate and TV presenter, who, inspired by the Sex Pistols first Manchester gig, founds the now world-famous Factory Records and the hacienda night-club. The bands he signs include Joy Division and The Happy Mondays - who became seminal artists of their time - whilst the Hacienda transforms Manchester - a declining industrial city into "Mad-Chester" - the place to be. All this is built on Wilson's anarchic business philosophy: no contracts, just passion, music and hedonism - if the bands don't like it they are free to leave.
No-one leaves, but with debts and hangovers rocketing, things do get completely out of hand...Comedian Steve Coogan is brilliantly cast as the wry Wilson, struggling to hold it together in a worlds of vice and angst-ridden geniuses. The fabulous soundtrack includes hits from The Happy Mondays, New Order and Joy Division.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Andrew Eaton
Writers:
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Studio:
20th Century Fox
Genres:
Comedy, Drama, Music & Musicals
Collections:
A Brief History of Singer Biopics, Top 10 Barnyard Bird Films
BBFC:
Release Date:
27/01/2003
Run Time:
112 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Bizarre Love Triangle - Audio Commentary featuring Tony Wilson/Steve Coogan and Andrew Eaton
  • Sleeve notes - who's who in 24 hour Party People
  • Unknown pleasures - 24 deleted scenes
  • Pills 'N' Thrills and Bellyaches - Interviews
  • New Order 'Here To Stay' Music Video
  • 24 FPS - Original Theatrical Trailer
  • From The Factory Floor - Commentary by artists and friends from the era
  • Portrait Of A Film-Maker - Michael Winterbottom
  • Peter Saville Gallery
Disc 1:
This disc includes the main feature
Disc 2:
This disc includes the following special features:
- From The Factory Floor: Commentary by artists and friends from the era
- Portrait Of A Film-Maker: Michael Winterbottom
- Peter Saville Gallery
BBFC:
Release Date:
03/06/2019
Run Time:
112 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
None
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Audio Commentaries: Tony Wilson/Steve Coogan and Andrew Eaton
  • Unknown Pleasures: 24 Deleted Scenes
  • From the Factory Floor: Special Insight from Former Factory Collaborators
  • Pills 'N' Thrills and Bellyaches: Interviews with Tony Wilson and Artists from the Era
  • Portrait of a Filmaker: Michael Winterbottom, Director Profile

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Reviews (4) of 24 Hour Party People

Good, but... - 24 Hour Party People review by RH

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11/09/2020

Interesting and enjoyable film. But in about the 47th minute it sticks...and despite several attempts to clean it...I couldn't get it to continue until around the 60th minute

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a bit pointless but entertaining. - 24 Hour Party People review by CP Customer

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13/04/2020

I didnt get on very well with this film, I couldnt see what it was "about". Maybe the pointlessness Was the Point, but it was lost on me.

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Hilarious Comedy Docu-Drama - 24 Hour Party People review by GI

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09/04/2021

A comedy, social docu-drama that tells the story of the creation of Factory Records and the infamous Hacienda Club by Granada TV journalist Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan) who narrates the story, breaking the fourth wall in doing so, and documents the innovative music scene centred around Manchester from the late 70s to the early 90s. The film is also a stark look at a decrepit city beleaguered by drugs, violence and poverty. Above all this has a wonderful style and at times it's hilariously funny as well as shocking with its depictions of drug misuse and violence. Coogan plays Wilson as a naïve egotist, cowardly and hopeless as a businessman more obsessed with his own image. The film intermixes actual footage of the key bands of the time including The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers, Joy Division, New Order and The Happy Mondays as well as having actors play key members of the bands. All the key characters are present and some of the real people pop up in cameos. The cast are impressive and include Paddy Considine, Peter Kay, Lennie James and Andy Serkis. You don't have to like the music or even remember the times to enjoy the zany style and clever structure of this film and it is entertaining throughout and the film acknowledges that some of the 'facts' may not be true. If you are a fan of these bands then this is a must see film.

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