Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story(2019)
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story Synopsis
The hilarious and bizarre story of Frank Sidebottom, the cult British comedian in a papier mâché head, and the secretive life of Chris Sievey, the artist trapped inside.
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019) is a documentary, music and comedy film directed by Steve Sullivan, released on March 29, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Chris Sievey, Mark Radcliffe, Jon Ronson and John Cooper Clarke. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Sullivan
- Producers:
- Steve Sullivan
- Production:
- Piece of Cardboard Productions, Altitude Film Entertainment, Freeway CAM B.V.
- Budget:
- $61,944
- Status:
- Released
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story before you stream it.
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Sievey
as Himself (Archive Material)
Mark Radcliffe
as Himself
Jon Ronson
as Himself
John Cooper Clarke
as Himself
Johnny Vegas
as Himself
Ross Noble
as Himself
John Thomson
as Himself
- Mike Doherty
Mike Doherty
as Himself
Bruce Mitchell
as Himself
- Gaz Whelan
Gaz Whelan
as Himself
- C.P. Lee
C.P. Lee
as Himself
- Paula Sievey
Paula Sievey
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Steve Sullivan, produced by Steve Sullivan.
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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 21 ratings.
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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story online?
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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019) is available to stream on Philo, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story?
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The main cast of Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019) includes Chris Sievey, Mark Radcliffe, Jon Ronson, John Cooper Clarke and Johnny Vegas. The film was directed by Steve Sullivan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story released?
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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story was released on March 29, 2019 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story worth watching?
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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story?
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Yes. The official Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.