The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
Synopsis
A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any other band) as well as chronicling the chaotic history of the band & its numerous line-up changes.
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Mark E. Smith
Himself
John Peel
Himself
Stewart Lee
Himself
Tony Wilson
Himself
Paul Morley
Himself
Marc Riley
Himself
Una Baines
Herself
Steve Hanley
Himself
Elena Poulou
Herself (as Elena Smith)
Ben Bevan-Pritchard
Himself
Alan Wise
Himself
Grant Showbiz
Himself
Ian Broudie
Himself
Richard Boon
Himself
Brix Smith-Start
Herself (Archive Footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dione Newton
- Original Title
- The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dione Newton
Department Leadership Roster
Dione Newton
Director
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What is The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith about?
A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any other band) as well as chronicling the chaotic history of the band & its numerous line-up changes.
Who directed The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith?
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith was directed by Dione Newton.
Who stars in The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith?
The principal cast of The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith includes Mark E. Smith, John Peel, Stewart Lee, Tony Wilson, Paul Morley.
When was The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith released and how long is it?
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.