John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad
Synopsis
This honest and often blackly hilarious film shows Martyn at home in Ireland, during the lead-up to and aftermath of an operation to have one of his legs amputated below the knee. Contributors include sometime collaborator and buddy Phil Collins, the late Robert Palmer, Ralph McTell, Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, fellow hellraiser bassist Danny Thompson, John's ex-wife Beverley Martyn and younger generation fan Beth Orton. We see a man incapable of compromising his creative vision, from his folk club roots in the Sixties, through a career of continuous musical experimentation. Along the way there is a surreal roll-call of accidents and incidents, including a collision with a cow
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serena Cross
- Original Title
- John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Serena Cross
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Serena Cross
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What is John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad about?
This honest and often blackly hilarious film shows Martyn at home in Ireland, during the lead-up to and aftermath of an operation to have one of his legs amputated below the knee. Contributors include sometime collaborator and buddy Phil Collins, the late Robert Palmer, Ralph McTell, Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, fellow hellraiser bassist Danny Thompson, John's ex-wife Beverley Martyn and younger generation fan Beth Orton. We see a man incapable of compromising his creative vision, from his folk club roots in the Sixties, through a career of continuous musical experimentation. Along the way there is a surreal roll-call of accidents and incidents, including a collision with a cow
Who directed John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad?
John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad was directed by Serena Cross.
Who stars in John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad?
The principal cast of John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad includes John Martyn, Beverley Martyn, Ralph McTell, Danny Thompson, Phil Collins.
When was John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad released and how long is it?
John Martyn: Johnny Too Bad was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.