Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays (2007)

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Released:
2007-09-20

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.

Director:
Chris Rodley

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
Music, Documentary

  • Cast:
  • John Simm
    as
    Himself - Narrator (voice)
  • Jellybean Benítez
    as
    Himself
  • Peter Hook
    as
    Himself
  • Stephen Morris
    as
    Himself
  • Paul Ryder
    as
    Himself