Norbert Smith: A Life
Synopsis
A mockumentary charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith.
Top Cast
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoff Posner
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoffrey Perkins, Harry Enfield
- Original Score
- David Firman
- Original Title
- Norbert Smith: A Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Hat Trick Productions, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Posner
Geoffrey Perkins, Harry Enfield
David Firman
Geoffrey Perkins, Denise O'Donoghue
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffrey Perkins
Writer
Harry Enfield
Writer
Geoffrey Perkins
Producer
David Firman
Original Music Composer
Geoff Posner
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Norbert Smith: A Life
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What is Norbert Smith: A Life about?
A mockumentary charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith.
Who directed Norbert Smith: A Life?
Norbert Smith: A Life was directed by Geoff Posner.
Who stars in Norbert Smith: A Life?
The principal cast of Norbert Smith: A Life includes Harry Enfield, Melvyn Bragg, Charles Simon, Stewart Harwood, Peter Goodwright.
When was Norbert Smith: A Life released and how long is it?
Norbert Smith: A Life was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Norbert Smith: A Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Norbert Smith: A Life was composed by David Firman.