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“The Raw, Shocking Movie Of A Pop Singer Who Makes It Big!”
1967•NR•1h 43m•6.7•Released
Drama
Britain's biggest pop singer, Steven Shorter, receives unwavering adulation and possesses total control over his rabid fans, which includes nearly the entire population. Yet Shorter is not an autonomous performer -- he is little more than a puppet for the government, promoting whatever agenda they see fit. When a beautiful artist, Vanessa Ritchie, is commissioned to paint his portrait, she pushes Shorter to question his obedience to his manipulative handlers.
Director
Peter Watkins
Writer
Norman Bognor, Peter Watkins
Languages
English
Studio
John Heyman/Peter Watkins Production
Cast
Paul Jones
Steven Shorter
Jean Shrimpton
Vanessa Ritchie
Mark London
Alvin Kirsch
William Job
Andrew Butler
Max Bacon
Julie Jordan
Jeremy Child
Martin Crossley
James Cossins
Professor Tatham
Frederick Danner
Hooper
Victor Henry
Freddie K
Arthur Pentelow
Leo Stanley
Steve Kirby
Squit
Malcolm Rogers
Rev. Tate
Doreen Mantle
Miss Crawford
Michael Graham
TV Director
Michael Barrington
The Bishop of Essex
Production
Company
John Heyman/Peter Watkins Production
Producer
John Heyman
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