Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
Synopsis
Directed by renowned British film director Tony Palmer, this film captures the band at the Maidstone Fiesta during the summer of 1970 as they run through their set of the time. This included various jigs and reels, and the songs Sir Patrick Spens and Now Be Thankful. The film also features two songs from Matthews Southern Comfort, the band led by former Fairport Convention member, Ian Matthews.
Top Cast
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Richard Thompson
Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
Simon Nicol
Self - Fairport Convention (rhythm guitarist)
Dave Swarbrick
Self - Fairport Convention (violinist)
Dave Mattacks
Self - Fairport Convention (drummer)
Dave Pegg
Self - Fairport Convention (bassist)
Iain Mathews
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (vocal)
Gordon Huntley
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (pedal steel guitarist)
Carl Barnwell
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (rhythm guitar, vocal)
Mark Griffiths
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (lead guitar, vocal)
Andy Leigh
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (bass guitarist)
Ramon Duffey
Self - Matthews Southern Comfort (drums)
John Peel
Self - Narrator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Palmer
- Original Title
- Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Oakhurst Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Palmer
Tony Palmer
George Gardiner
Barry Stevens
Timothy Burrill
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Palmer
Director
Timothy Burrill
Producer
Tony Palmer
Writer
Barry Stevens
Editor
George Gardiner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort
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What is Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort about?
Directed by renowned British film director Tony Palmer, this film captures the band at the Maidstone Fiesta during the summer of 1970 as they run through their set of the time. This included various jigs and reels, and the songs Sir Patrick Spens and Now Be Thankful. The film also features two songs from Matthews Southern Comfort, the band led by former Fairport Convention member, Ian Matthews.
Who directed Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort?
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort?
The principal cast of Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort includes Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Dave Swarbrick, Dave Mattacks, Dave Pegg.
When was Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort released and how long is it?
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort?
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).