Comedians(1979)
Comedians Synopsis
Comedians is a TV movie/play by Trevor Griffiths, set in a Manchester evening class for aspiring working-class comedians.
Comedians (1979) is a drama, comedy and tv movie film directed by Richard Eyre, released on October 25, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Bill Fraser, Jonathan Pryce, David Burke and Linal Haft. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Eyre
- Writers:
- Trevor Griffiths
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Comedians Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Fraser
as Eddie Waters
Jonathan Pryce
as Gethin Price
David Burke
as Mick Connor
Linal Haft
as Sammy Samuels
Derrick O'Connor
as George McBrain
Edward Peel
as Ged Murray
James Warrior
as Phil Murray
John Barrett
as Caretaker
Ralph Nossek
as Bert Challenor
- Moti Makan
Moti Makan
as Mr Patel
- Mike Henson
Mike Henson
as Concert Secretary
Key crew
Directed by Richard Eyre, written by Trevor Griffiths.
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Comedians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Comedians – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Comedians online?
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Who stars in Comedians?
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The main cast of Comedians (1979) includes Bill Fraser, Jonathan Pryce, David Burke, Linal Haft and Derrick O'Connor. The film was directed by Richard Eyre. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Comedians released?
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Comedians was released on October 25, 1979 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Comedians worth watching?
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Comedians (1979) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.