Norbert Smith: A Life
Genres
Overview
A mockumentary charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
50 min
Release Date
1989-11-03
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7
Harry Enfield
Sir Norbert Smith
Melvyn Bragg
Interviewer
Charles Simon
Old Duffer
Stewart Harwood
Mr. Wilkinson
Peter Goodwright
Will Silly
George Raistrick
Melvyn Merry
Renée Asherson
Lady Norbert
Simon Godley
Barney
Charles Pemberton
Policeman
Moray Watson
Sir Donald Stuffy
Josie Lawrence
Ruby Lawrence
John Elmes
Horatio
Felicity Montagu
Cecilia Johanson
David Henry
Harry Crabbe
Gareth Vaughan
Western Mayor
Jane Snowden
Clementine
Mike Kelly
Dick Dotty
Catherine Chevalier
Mary Beethoven
Mary Chilton
Sarah Brightman
Joe McGann
Brian Beale/Ken
Susan Field
Mrs. Grim
Jenny Funnell
Eileen
Geoffrey Chater
Cyril Freebody
Con O'Neill
Davy Throb
Amanda Walker
Mrs. Wilson
Henry Power
Billy
Barbara Windsor
Greenham Women's Leader
Kenneth Connor
Greenham Officer
Michael Godley
German General
John Golightly
German Sergeant
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