T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia(1987)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia.
T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia Synopsis
An experimental mix of thriller and documentary exploring the scandal centred on the one-time Newcastle Council Leader, aka The Mouth of the Tyne, who was sentenced to six years imprisonment in 1974 for corruption. A dynamic and visionary politician, Smith collaborated closely as Amber unpicked the story of a leftwing group of ex-war resisters who took control of the city council in 1960, the socialist and civic ambitions and the betrayals; the claims of MI5 involvement, of ministerial cover-ups and the unseen role of the Privy Council. With Smith appearing as himself and filmmakers Murray Martin and Steve Trafford as two journalists, the film interrogates the interviews and archive footage, weaving them together with a fictional scandal unfolding on the streets around them…
T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia (1987) is a documentary and thriller film, released on January 1, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars T. Dan Smith, Dennis Skinner, Murray Martin and Jack Johnson. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Producers:
- Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, Jane Neatrour, Peter Roberts
- Composer:
- Ray Stubbs
- Production:
- Amber Films
- Status:
- Released
T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia Cast & Crew
Main cast
T. Dan Smith
as Self
Dennis Skinner
as Self
- Murray Martin
Murray Martin
as Self
- Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
as Self
- Ken Skethaway
Ken Skethaway
as Self
Dave Hill
as Jack Cross
- Art Davies
Art Davies
as Councillor Alan Deal
- Christopher Northey
Christopher Northey
as Jeremy Maudsley-Long
- Steve Trafford
Steve Trafford
as Steve
- Martin Murray
Martin Murray
as Murray
Ralph Nossek
as Home Secretary
- Harry Herring
Harry Herring
as Councillor Albert
Key crew
produced by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, Jane Neatrour and Peter Roberts.
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T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia?
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The main cast of T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia (1987) includes T. Dan Smith, Dennis Skinner, Murray Martin, Jack Johnson and Ken Skethaway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia released?
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T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia was released on January 1, 1987 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia worth watching?
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T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia (1987) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.