2005    60mDocumentary, Music
7.35.6
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. Featuring John Peel, Stewart Lee, Marc 'Lard' Riley alongside The Fall.
Directed by Dione Newton

Where to Watch The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith

  • 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
  • Alan WiseHimself
  • Grant ShowbizHimself
  • Ian BroudieHimself
  • Richard BoonHimself
  • Brix Smith-StartHerself (Archive Footage)
  • Dione NewtonDirector

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