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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

2019-03-29 · 100 min · ★ 6.8

Documentary · Music · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Steve Sullivan
Production companies
Piece of Cardboard Productions, Altitude Film Entertainment, Freeway CAM B.V.
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 61,944

Top Cast

Chris SieveyChris SieveyHimself (Archive Material)
Mark RadcliffeMark RadcliffeHimself
Jon RonsonJon RonsonHimself
John Cooper ClarkeJohn Cooper ClarkeHimself
Johnny VegasJohnny VegasHimself
Ross NobleRoss NobleHimself
John ThomsonJohn ThomsonHimself
Mike DohertyHimself
Bruce MitchellBruce MitchellHimself
Gaz WhelanHimself
C.P. LeeHimself
Paula SieveyHerself
Stirling SieveyHimself
Harrison SieveyHimself
Asher HorsefieldHerself
Martin SieveyHimself
Michele PounceyHerself
Brian LittleHimself
Mike SweeneyHimself
Bernard KellyHimself

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