Not Only But Always
Synopsis
The story of the working and personal relationship between the comedians Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, a hugely popular duo in the UK during the 1960s and 1970s. Focusing primarily on Cook, the film traces the pair from their first meeting through their career as part of the Beyond the Fringe review, their television series Not Only... But Also and various other projects before their later estrangement as Moore became a successful Hollywood film star and Cook remained in the UK.
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Rhys Ifans
Peter Cook
Aidan McArdle
Dudley Moore
Jodie Rimmer
Wendy Snowden
Camilla Power
Judy Huxtable
Jonathan Aris
Jonathan Miller
Alan Cox
Alan Bennett
Josephine Davison
Eleanor Bron
Richard Durden
Proctor
David Sterne
Teabag
Derek Payne
Audience Member
Brett O’Gorman
David Frost
Alistair Browning
Blake Edwards
Katrina Devine
TV Showbiz Reporter
Antony Starr
LA Cab Driver
Vanessa Cater
Actress from Scene 10 (uncredited)
Daphne Cheung
Lin Chong
Robin Soans
Mr. Boylett
Charmaine Guest
Violin Girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Johnson
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Not Only But Always
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Johnson
Terry Johnson
Colin Towns
David Odd
Martin Sharpe
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Johnson
Director
Terry Johnson
Writer
David Odd
Director of Photography
Martin Sharpe
Editor
Michael Ralph
Production Design
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Not Only But Always about?
The story of the working and personal relationship between the comedians Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, a hugely popular duo in the UK during the 1960s and 1970s. Focusing primarily on Cook, the film traces the pair from their first meeting through their career as part of the Beyond the Fringe review, their television series Not Only... But Also and various other projects before their later estrangement as Moore became a successful Hollywood film star and Cook remained in the UK.
Who directed Not Only But Always?
Not Only But Always was directed by Terry Johnson.
Who stars in Not Only But Always?
The principal cast of Not Only But Always includes Rhys Ifans, Aidan McArdle, Jodie Rimmer, Camilla Power, Jonathan Aris.
When was Not Only But Always released and how long is it?
Not Only But Always was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Not Only But Always?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Not Only But Always was composed by Colin Towns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Not Only But Always?
Not Only But Always holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).