New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs
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Tony Wilson
Director & actor · born 20 February 1950 · Pendleton, Lancashire, UK
Anthony Howard "Tony" Wilson was an English record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub manager, impresario and journalist for Granada Television and the BBC. As the head of Factory Records and one of the owners of the infamous Hacienda nightclub, Wilson was the man behind some of Manchester's most successful bands and was known as Mr Manchester. His day job as a broadcaster saw him present programmes such as regional news show Granada Reports, music showcase So It Goes, World in Action, After Dark, Remote Control, Granada Upfront and the Politics Show to name but a few. His role in the music industry formed the basis of Michael Winterbottom's acclaimed film 24 Hour Party People.
Where to start: 24 Hour Party People (2002).
As director 2
As actor 17
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché
2021 · 6.6/10
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New Order: Decades
2018 · 6.6/10
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The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World
2015 · 8.7/10
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Funny Up North
2011 · 6.0/10
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Ian Dury: Rare and Unseen
2010 · 7.0/10
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Joy Division
2009 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn
2009 · 7.0/10
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Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays
2007 · 7.7/10
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The Summer of Rave, 1989
2006 · 7.5/10
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A Cock and Bull Story
2005 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
2005 · 5.6/10
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Catch: The Hold Not Taken
2005 · 5.0/10
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24 Hour Party People
2002 · 7.0/10
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The Alcohol Years
2000 · 7.2/10
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New Order Story
1993 · 7.2/10
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The Frontline
1993 · 6.0/10
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Occupy!
1976 · 10.0/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Tony Wilson movie?
By viewer score, 24 Hour Party People (2002) at 7.0/10.
What are Tony Wilson’s most popular movies?
24 Hour Party People, A Cock and Bull Story, Joy Division.
How many movies has Tony Wilson made?
19 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 17 as actor.