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Comedians (1979)

Movie ★ 7.5 95 min

Drama Comedy TV Movie

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

Richard Eyre Director Trevor Griffiths Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 25, 1979
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0078984
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
BBC

Themes

Cast

Bill Fraser Bill Fraser Eddie Waters Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce Gethin Price David Burke David Burke Mick Connor Linal Haft Linal Haft Sammy Samuels Derrick O'Connor Derrick O'Connor George McBrain Edward Peel Edward Peel Ged Murray James Warrior James Warrior Phil Murray John Barrett John Barrett Caretaker Ralph Nossek Ralph Nossek Bert Challenor Moti Makan Mr Patel Mike Henson Concert Secretary

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Frequently asked questions

What is Comedians about?
Comedians is a TV movie/play by Trevor Griffiths, set in a Manchester evening class for aspiring working-class comedians.
Who directed Comedians?
Comedians was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in Comedians?
Comedians stars Bill Fraser, Jonathan Pryce, David Burke, Linal Haft.
When was Comedians released?
Comedians is a 1979 drama, comedy, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Comedians?
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