The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson
Synopsis
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson confronts our worst nightmares of impending death and turns them upside down. It tells the extraordinary, yet universal story of legendary musician Wilko Johnson who, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given a few months to live, accepted his fate with uplifting positivity and embarked on a farewell tour, capturing the imagination of the world as he went. But like every good story Wilko's has a damn fine twist in its tail. Two years later and confounding the odds, Wilko wakes up in a hospital bed, unexpectedly sentenced to live, having now to integrate those enlightened lessons learnt under sentence of death into the unexpected and ongoing future of his life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Temple
- Original Title
- The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Splice Post
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Temple
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Temple
Director
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What is The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson about?
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson confronts our worst nightmares of impending death and turns them upside down. It tells the extraordinary, yet universal story of legendary musician Wilko Johnson who, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given a few months to live, accepted his fate with uplifting positivity and embarked on a farewell tour, capturing the imagination of the world as he went. But like every good story Wilko's has a damn fine twist in its tail. Two years later and confounding the odds, Wilko wakes up in a hospital bed, unexpectedly sentenced to live, having now to integrate those enlightened lessons learnt under sentence of death into the unexpected and ongoing future of his life.
Who directed The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson?
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson was directed by Julien Temple.
Who stars in The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson?
The principal cast of The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson includes Wilko Johnson.
When was The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson released and how long is it?
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.