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Staggeringly versatile director Michael Winterbottom follows up his epic Western THE CLAIM with a period piece of a completely different variety. A sprawling, visceral tribute to the legendary Manchester music scene that flourished between the years of 1976 and 1992, 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE recreates that influential era with reckless exuberance. In order to bring structure to the tale, Winterbottom and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce focus their attentions on Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan), the man who was responsible for making it all happen. A television reporter by day, Wilson also led a notorious double life as band manager (Joy Division, the Happy Mondays, James), label president (Factory Records), and club owner (The Hacienda). Fiercely determined and dangerously stubborn, Wilson's energy gave an entire subculture of Manchester youths their place in the spotlight, forever changing the face of popular music in the process. Shot by acclaimed cinematographer Robby Muller in faded digital video, Winterbottom's pulsating film tears through its subject matter like an ecstasy induced history lesson. The performances are flawless from top to bottom, most notably Wilson, Sean Harris, Paddy Considine, John Simm, and Danny Cunningham. A must-see for music aficionados, Winterbottom's film is also worth viewing for its sheer sense of hyperkinetic entertainment.

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ProducerGina Carter, Andrew Eaton

EAN5060002834787

eBay Product ID (ePID)51685699

Product Key Features

ActorLennie James, Andy Serkis, Enzo Cilenti, Danny Cunningham, Ralf Little, Keith Allen, Shirley Henderson, Peter Kay, John Simm, Sean Harris, Ron Cook, Paddy Considine, Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan

Film/TV Title24 Hour Party People

DirectorMichael Winterbottom

LanguageEnglish

Run Time117 Mins

Aspect Ratio1.85 Wide Screen\16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Release Year2006

FormatDVD

FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, Special Edition\Tony Wilson Commentary\Second Commentary With Steve Coogan And Andrew Eaton\Artists Commentary From Peter Hook Rowetta Leroy Richardson Bruce Mitchell Miranda Sawyer Bobby Langley And Martin Moschop\Sleeve Notes\A Whos Who And Whats What White Rabbit Style Guide\24 Deleted Scenes\Pills N Thrills And Bellyaches Interviews\Portrait Of A Filmmaker Michael Winterbottom Documentary\Peter Saville Gallery Designs With Peter Saville Tony Wilson Commentary\Here To Stay New Order Music Video

GenreGeneral, Comedy

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Certificate18

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Hearing ImpairedEnglish

Executive ProducerHenry Normal

ReviewsRolling Stone - ...The movie really is a blast....The film is outspoken, roaringly funny, defiantly sexual and relentlessly in-your-face..., Total Film - ...In terms of capturing the spirit of a scene, 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE is a soaraway success..., Movieline - ...24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE is a vibrant re-creation of the punk rock revolution that galvanized Manchester in the late '70s and '80s....[Coogan's] wry commentary adds a note of bemused intelligence..., New York Times - ...Fabulous....Mr. Winterbottom's most consistent talent is matching his visual approach to the tone of the story....It's worthwhile alone for Mr. Coogan's fine portrayal..., Entertainment Weekly - ...24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE dances to a different groove. It's a scrappy pop docudrama that's as mod, odd, and ironic as its subject..., Box Office - ...24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE is a smart, gritty and visually inventive film....The characters are larger than life and real....It presents them so vividly and honestly that the impression it leaves is searing, jubilant and mournful..., Premiere - ...This movie is miraculous on many levels....The movie is one of the smartest, liveliest, most engaging and involving works you're likely to see this year..., Sight and Sound - ...24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE bounces jubilantly across its urban terrain...leaving the viewer tantalised by its uncanny impersonations....Throughout, the film runs on a lovely balance of youth and guile...

ScreenwriterFrank Cottrell Boyce

Costume DesignerNatalie Ward, Stephen Noble

Format DescriptionDVD 9\DVD 5

Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1

EditorTrevor Waite

Movie/TV Title24 Hour Party People

Director of PhotographyRobby Mⁿller