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Comedians

1979-10-25 · 95 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Comedy · TV Movie

Comedians is a TV movie/play by Trevor Griffiths, set in a Manchester evening class for aspiring working-class comedians.

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Directors
Richard Eyre
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bill FraserBill FraserEddie Waters
Jonathan PryceJonathan PryceGethin Price
David BurkeDavid BurkeMick Connor
Linal HaftLinal HaftSammy Samuels
Derrick O'ConnorDerrick O'ConnorGeorge McBrain
Edward PeelEdward PeelGed Murray
James WarriorJames WarriorPhil Murray
John BarrettJohn BarrettCaretaker
Ralph NossekRalph NossekBert Challenor
Moti MakanMr Patel
Mike HensonConcert Secretary

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