Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt
Synopsis
A portrait of Salford-born poet, storyteller and comic, John Cooper-Clarke. His poems, a satirical blend of humour and social comment, are delivered at a fast pace, often with musical backing. His style, and that of his contemporary Linton Kwesi Johnson, have influenced a generation of younger poets involved in a revival of popular poetry in Britain.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick May
- Original Title
- Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Arts Council of Great Britain, Channel 4 Television, Metropolis Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick May
Oliver Stapleton
John Mister
Elizabeth Taylor-Mead, Rodney Wilson, Peter Berry
Department Leadership Roster
Nick May
Director
Elizabeth Taylor-Mead
Producer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
John Mister
Editor
Peter Berry
Producer
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt about?
A portrait of Salford-born poet, storyteller and comic, John Cooper-Clarke. His poems, a satirical blend of humour and social comment, are delivered at a fast pace, often with musical backing. His style, and that of his contemporary Linton Kwesi Johnson, have influenced a generation of younger poets involved in a revival of popular poetry in Britain.
Who directed Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt?
Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt was directed by Nick May.
Who stars in Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt?
The principal cast of Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt includes John Cooper Clarke, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Hilary Mason, Andy de la Tour, Sally Cranfield.
When was Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt released and how long is it?
Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt?
Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).