24 Hour Party People (2002)
Year: 2002Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Starring: Steve Coogan, Lennie James, John Thomson
Storyline:
Manchester 1976: Cambridge educated Tony Wilson, Granada TV presenter, is at a Sex Pistols gig. Actually inspired by a pivotal moment in music history, he and his friends set up a record label, Factory Records, signing first Joy Division (who go on to become New Order) then James and the Happy Monday, which has become the leading artists of their time. What ensues is a tale of music, sex, drugs, larger than life characters, and the birth of one of the most famous dance clubs in the world, The Hacienda - a haven for clubbers as famous as Studio 54. Graphically represent the music and dance heritage of Manchester in the late 70's to early 90's, this comedy documents the vibrancy that made Mad-chester the place in the world you would most like to have.
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