Tony Wilson Movies

  • 2011
    Funny Up North

    Funny Up North

    Funny Up North

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    Documentary featuring a cavalcade of Northern comedy stars including the great Frank Randle, George Formby, Arthur Askey, Norman Evans and many more....

    Funny Up North
  • 2006
    Shadowplayers: Factory Records and Manchester Post-Punk 1978-81

    Shadowplayers: Factory Records and Manchester Post-Punk 1978-81

    Shadowplayers: Factory Records and Manchester Post-Punk 1978-81

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    Shadowplayers is a two hour documentary film by James Nice tracing the early history of iconic Manchester Label Factory Records between 1978 and...

    Shadowplayers: Factory Records and Manchester Post-Punk 1978-81
  • 1993
    The Frontline

    The Frontline

    The Frontline

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    Upon his release from a mental hospital, James re-kindles his relationship with pirate DJ Marion, helping her kick her nasty heroin addiction....

    The Frontline
  • 1979
    No City Fun

    No City Fun

    No City Fun

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    Amplification of article by Liz Naylor in the Manchester fanzine, 'City Fun', entitled 'No City Fun'. Music by Joy Division.

    No City Fun
  • 2010
    Ian Dury: Rare And Unseen

    Ian Dury: Rare And Unseen

    Ian Dury: Rare And Unseen

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    Here is the movie for all the Clever Trevors and Billericay Dickies out there! A stunning and truly 'Rare and Unseen' look back at Ian Dury, poet,...

    Ian Dury: Rare And Unseen
  • 1990
    Madchester: The Sound of the North

    Madchester: The Sound of the North

    Madchester: The Sound of the North

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    Exploring the 'Madchester' music phenomena of the late '80s and early '90s. The band Northside appears in interview, rehearsal, live in concert and...

    Madchester: The Sound of the North
  • 1986
    The Durutti Column: Domo Arigato

    The Durutti Column: Domo Arigato

    The Durutti Column: Domo Arigato

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    The acclaimed live concert film by Manchester ensemble The Durutti Column, recorded in Tokyo in April 1985. Domo Arigato followed on the heels of...

    The Durutti Column: Domo Arigato