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Comedians (1979)

1979-10-25 · 1h 35m · EN
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Comedians is a TV movie/play by Trevor Griffiths, set in a Manchester evening class for aspiring working-class comedians.

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Richard EyreDirectorTrevor GriffithsWriter

Top billed cast

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Bill FraserBill FraserEddie WatersJonathan PryceJonathan PryceGethin PriceDavid BurkeDavid BurkeMick ConnorLinal HaftLinal HaftSammy SamuelsDerrick O'ConnorDerrick O'ConnorGeorge McBrainEdward PeelEdward PeelGed MurrayJames WarriorJames WarriorPhil MurrayJohn BarrettJohn BarrettCaretakerRalph NossekRalph NossekBert ChallenorMoti MakanMoti MakanMr PatelMike HensonMike HensonConcert Secretary

Keywords

Stand-up comedyComedianManchester

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityStand Up Comedy · Comedian · ManchesterDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference169015Actor preference37587 · 224514 · 155905Country preferenceGb

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What is Comedians about?

Comedians is a TV movie/play by Trevor Griffiths, set in a Manchester evening class for aspiring working-class comedians.

How long is Comedians?

Comedians has a runtime of 95 minutes.