
Norbert Smith: A Life
1989, English. Directed by Geoff Posner.
A mockumentary charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith.
- Runtime
- 0h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Geoff PosnerDirector
- Harry EnfieldSir Norbert Smith
- Melvyn BraggInterviewer
- Charles SimonOld Duffer
- Stewart HarwoodMr. Wilkinson
- Peter GoodwrightWill Silly
- George RaistrickMelvyn Merry
- Renée AshersonLady Norbert
- Simon GodleyBarney
- Charles PembertonPoliceman
- Moray WatsonSir Donald Stuffy
- Josie LawrenceRuby Lawrence
- John ElmesHoratio
Details
- Released
- 3 November 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Harry Enfield, Geoffrey Perkins
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Is Norbert Smith: A Life worth watching?
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How long is Norbert Smith: A Life?
Norbert Smith: A Life runs 47 minutes (0h 47m).
Does Norbert Smith: A Life have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Norbert Smith: A Life on?
Norbert Smith: A Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 November 1989. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Norbert Smith: A Life?
If you liked Norbert Smith: A Life, try 7 Days in Hell, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, Tour de Pharmacy.
Who directed Norbert Smith: A Life?
Norbert Smith: A Life (1989) was directed by Geoff Posner and stars Harry Enfield, Melvyn Bragg, Charles Simon.