

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
2019-03-29 · 100 min · ★ 6.8
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 SieveyHimself (Archive Material)
Mark RadcliffeHimself
Jon RonsonHimself
John Cooper ClarkeHimself
Johnny VegasHimself
Ross NobleHimself
John ThomsonHimself
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