Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl(2021)
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl Synopsis
Born James Henry Miller in 1915, MacColl became prominent on the folk scene in the 1950s and was also a labour activist and actor. This affectionate documentary offers insights into all these aspects of his life and features new versions of some of his songs, including The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. Contributors include Billy Bragg and his widow, Peggy Seeger.
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl (2021) is a documentary and music film directed by Richard Shaw, released on November 27, 2021 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger, Billy Bragg and Christopher Eccleston.
- Director:
- Richard Shaw
- Status:
- Released
Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ewan MacColl
as Self (archive footage)
- Peggy Seeger
Peggy Seeger
as Self
Billy Bragg
as Self
Christopher Eccleston
as Self
- Sophie Parkes
Sophie Parkes
as Self
- Calum MacColl
Calum MacColl
as Self
Barbara Dickson
as Self
- Martin Purdy
Martin Purdy
as Self
- David Toft
David Toft
as Self
Murray Melvin
as Self
- Nicola Kearey
Nicola Kearey
as Self
- Ian Carter
Ian Carter
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Richard Shaw.
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Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl?
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The main cast of Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl (2021) includes Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger, Billy Bragg, Christopher Eccleston and Sophie Parkes. The film was directed by Richard Shaw. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl released?
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Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl was released on November 27, 2021 and runs for 1h.