The Alcohol Years(2000)
The Alcohol Years Synopsis
Carol Morley returns to Manchester, where in the early 1980s, five years of her life were lost in an alcoholic blur. The Alcohol Years is a poetic retrieval of that time, in which rediscovered friends and acquaintances recount tales of her drunken and promiscuous behavior. In Morley’s search for her lost self, conflicting memories and viewpoints weave in and out, revealing a portrait of the city, its pop culture, and the people who lived it.
The Alcohol Years (2000) is a drama and documentary film directed by Carol Morley, released on November 9, 2000 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Carol Morley, Tony Wilson, Bruce Mitchell and Vini Reilly. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Carol Morley
- Writers:
- Carol Morley
- Producers:
- Cairo Cannon
- Production:
- Cannon and Morley Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Alcohol Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carol Morley
as Herself
Tony Wilson
as Himself
Bruce Mitchell
as Himself
- Vini Reilly
Vini Reilly
as Himself
- Dave Haslam
Dave Haslam
as Himself
Pete Shelley
as Himself
- Alan Wise
Alan Wise
as Himself
- Stella Grundy
Stella Grundy
as Herself
- Debby Turner
Debby Turner
as Herself
Douglas Hart
as Himself
- Dick Witts
Dick Witts
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Carol Morley, written by Carol Morley, produced by Cairo Cannon.
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The Alcohol Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Alcohol Years – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Alcohol Years online?
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The Alcohol Years (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from BFI Player. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Alcohol Years?
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The main cast of The Alcohol Years (2000) includes Carol Morley, Tony Wilson, Bruce Mitchell, Vini Reilly and Dave Haslam. The film was directed by Carol Morley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Alcohol Years released?
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The Alcohol Years was released on November 9, 2000 and runs for 50m.
Is The Alcohol Years worth watching?
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The Alcohol Years (2000) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.