Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays

Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays

Release date : September 20, 2007
Runtime : 1h 30m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language : English /
Director : Chris Rodley /
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Production companies : BBC Four /
September 20, 2007 1h 30m United Kingdom Music English More
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Documentary celebrating the triumph, tragedy and human comedy that was Manchester record company, Factory. Started by the late Tony Wilson, Alan Erasmus, Peter Saville and Martin Hannett in the late 1970s, it became known as the home of Joy Divsion, New Order and Happy Mondays and for creating the Hacienda club. The label pioneered Britain's independent pop culture, creating a new Manchester and blowing a shed-load of money. Includes interviews with all the main players in the Factory story.
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John Simm
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Paul Ryder
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Shaun Ryder
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  • title:Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2007
  • Runtime:1h 30m
  • Genres: Music · Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Chris Rodley /
  • Writers:
  • Production companies: BBC Four ·
  • Overview:Documentary celebrating the triumph, tragedy and human comedy that was Manchester record company, Factory. Started by the late Tony Wilson, Alan Erasmus, Peter Saville and Martin Hannett in the late 1970s, it became known as the home of Joy Divsion, New Order and Happy Mondays and for creating the Hacienda club. The label pioneered Britain's independent pop culture, creating a new Manchester and blowing a shed-load of money. Includes interviews with all the main players in the Factory story.
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