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24 Hour Party People

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24 Hour Party People
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R,1hr 53min
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Released:
August 9, 2002
Distributor:
United Artists Pictures
Synopsis: This digital-video biopic uses the life of journalist, record mogul and club owner Tony Wilson to frame the story of the Manchester, England, music scene from the heyday of punk through the late-'80s "Madchester" era. As the founder of staunchly independent Factory Records, Wilson (Steve Coogan) shepherded the careers of doomed post-punk combo Joy Division, synth-pop superstars New Order and hedonistic louts the Happy Mondays. Along the way, he helped bring rave culture to Britain under the aegis ... Full Synopsis
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Like the music, the film is outspoken, roaringly funny, defiantly sexual and relentlessly in your face. I couldn't have liked it more. Full Review
Metascore
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85
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Tony Wilson
Alan Erasmus, Martin Hannett
Shaun Ryder
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