The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith (2005)

5.6/10 • 60 min • Documentary Music TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Mark E. Smith

Himself

John Peel

Himself

Stewart Lee

Himself

Tony Wilson

Himself

Paul Morley

Himself

Marc Riley

Himself

Brix Smith-Start

Herself (Archive Footage)

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