24 Hour Party People
“Share the Ecstacy!”
Synopsis
Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.
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Top Cast
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Steve Coogan
Tony Wilson
Lennie James
Alan
Paddy Considine
Rob
Shirley Henderson
Lindsay
Andy Serkis
Martin
John Simm
Bernard
Ralf Little
Hooky
Danny Cunningham
Shaun
Sean Harris
Ian
Kate Magowan
Yvette
John Thomson
Charles
Peter Kay
Don Tonay
Nigel Pivaro
Actor at Granada
Martin Hancock
Howard
Mark Windows
Johnny Rotten
Dave Gorman
John the Postman
Paul Popplewell
Paul
Ron Cook
Derek
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival do Rio BR
Festival / Special Debut
February 13, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Original Title
- 24 Hour Party People
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- The Film Consortium, United Artists, Film4 Productions, Revolution Films, Baby Cow Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winterbottom
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Robby Müller
Trevor Waite
Andrew Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Trevor Waite
Editor
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Andrew Eaton
Producer
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Screenplay
Mark Tildesley
Production Design
Gareth Milne
Stunt Coordinator
Nick Hobbs
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 24 Hour Party People
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What is 24 Hour Party People about?
Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.
Who directed 24 Hour Party People?
24 Hour Party People was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in 24 Hour Party People?
The principal cast of 24 Hour Party People includes Steve Coogan, Lennie James, Paddy Considine, Shirley Henderson, Andy Serkis.
When was 24 Hour Party People released and how long is it?
24 Hour Party People was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did 24 Hour Party People make at the box office?
24 Hour Party People grossed $2.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 24 Hour Party People?
24 Hour Party People holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).