The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
Genres
Overview
A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any other band) as well as chronicling the chaotic history of the band & its numerous line-up changes.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
2005-01-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.6
Mark E. Smith
Himself
John Peel
Himself
Stewart Lee
Himself
Tony Wilson
Himself
Paul Morley
Himself
Marc Riley
Himself
Una Baines
Herself
Steve Hanley
Himself
Elena Poulou
Herself (as Elena Smith)
Ben Bevan-Pritchard
Himself
Alan Wise
Himself
Grant Showbiz
Himself
Ian Broudie
Himself
Richard Boon
Himself
Brix Smith-Start
Herself (Archive Footage)
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