Genre: Comedies, Pop Music, Rock And Roll, Music (General), Theatrical Release, Anthology, Rock, Pop/Rock, Punk Rock, England, Music, 1980s, Essential Cinema, 1990s, Comedy

 

Director: Michael Winterbottom

Cast/Crew: Steve Coogan, Paddy Considine, Lennie James, John Simm, Keith Allen, Enzo Cilenti, Ron Cook, Danny Cunningham, Shirley Henderson, Rob Brydon

 

Description:

Staggeringly versatile director Michael Winterbottom follows up his epic Western THE CLAIM with a period piece of a completely different variety. A sprawling, visceral tribute to the legendary Manchester music scene that flourished between the years of 1976 and 1992, 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE recreates that influential era with reckless exuberance. In order to bring structure to the tale, Winterbottom and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce focus their attentions on Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan), the man who was responsible for making it all happen. A television reporter by day, Wilson also led a notorious double life as band manager (Joy Division, the Happy Mondays, James), label president (Factory Records), and club owner (The Hacienda). Fiercely determined and dangerously stubborn, Wilson's energy gave an entire subculture of Manchester youths their place in the spotlight, forever changing the face of popular music in the process. Shot by acclaimed cinematographer Robby Muller in faded digital video, Winterbottom's pulsating film tears through its subject matter like an ecstasy induced history lesson. The performances are flawless from top to bottom, most notably Coogan, Sean Harris, Paddy Considine, John Simm, and Danny Cunningham. A must-see for music aficionados, Winterbottom's film is also worth viewing for its sheer sense of hyperkinetic entertainment.

 

Release Notes:

DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case Single Side - Dual Layer Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Letterbox - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Additional Release Material: Featurettes (2) Audio Commentary: 1. Steve Coogan - Star 2. Tony Wilson - Subject, Andrew Eaton - Producer Text/Photo Galleries: Stills/Photos

 

ItemID: 1114703

StockID: 5500

 

UPC: 027616881359

ISBN: 0792853946

 

Catalog Number: MGM 1004028

Rating: R (MPAA)

Rating Reason: strong language, drug use, and sexuality

Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Format: DVD

In Print Date: 1/21/2003

Original Release Year: 2002

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English (English Subtitled, French Subtitled, Portuguese Subtitled, Spanish Subtitled)

Closed Caption: Yes

Extra Info: Letter Boxed Sound Info: Hi-Fi Sound, Surround Sound, Digital Sound, Stereo Sound, AC3 Sound

 

Runtime: 1Hr 57min