The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
Seen it?2005 | 60 min | Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who'll be humming afterwards and anyone who likes learning something new. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. A good follow-up to The Last Waltz or Stop Making Sense.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any other band) as well as chronicling the chaotic history of the band & its numerous line-up changes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dione Newton
- Mark E. SmithHimself
- John PeelHimself
- Stewart LeeHimself
- Tony WilsonHimself
- Paul MorleyHimself
- Marc RileyHimself
- Una BainesHerself
- Steve HanleyHimself
- Elena PoulouHerself (as Elena Smith)
- Ben Bevan-PritchardHimself