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Joy Division (A Film by Malcolm Whitehead)
Joy Division (A Film by Malcolm Whitehead)
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Joy Division (A Film by Malcolm Whitehead)

1979
17m
Music
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

17m

Storyline

The film begins with 'New Dawn Fades'. Audio of speeches of Hitler are played alongside interviews of Chief Constable of Manchester. Montages of photographs, adverts and Manchester street scenes. Part of a Joy Division performance at Bowdon Vale and a rehearsal are shown. (Film only available in fragments)

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
17m
Sep 13, 1979
Director
Malcolm Whitehead
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Ian Curtis

Ian Curtis

Self

Bernard Sumner

Bernard Sumner

Self

Peter Hook

Peter Hook

Self

Stephen Morris

Stephen Morris

Self

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