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T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia.”

★ 10.0(1)19871h 25m

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Release date: 1987-01-01
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Amber Films

About T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia

T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia is a 1987 movie in the Documentary and Thriller genres, starring T. Dan Smith, Dennis Skinner and Murray Martin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An experimental mix of thriller and documentary exploring the scandal centred on the one-time Newcastle Council Leader, aka The Mouth of the Tyne, who was sentenced to six years imprisonment in 1974 for corruption. A dynamic and visionary politician, Smith collaborated closely as Amber unpicked the story of a leftwing group of ex-war resisters who took control of the city council in 1960, the socialist and civic ambitions and the betrayals; the claims of MI5 involvement, of ministerial cover-ups and the unseen role of the Privy Council. With Smith appearing as himself and filmmakers Murray Martin and Steve Trafford as two journalists, the film interrogates the interviews and archive footage, weaving them together with a fictional scandal unfolding on the streets around them…

Cast

T. Dan Smith

Self

Dennis Skinner

Self

Murray Martin

Self

Jack Johnson

Self

Ken Skethaway

Self

Dave Hill

Jack Cross

Art Davies

Councillor Alan Deal

Christopher Northey

Jeremy Maudsley-Long

Steve Trafford

Steve

Martin Murray

Murray

Ralph Nossek

Home Secretary

Harry Herring

Councillor Albert

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Where can I watch T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia in Belgium?+

T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia on Netflix?+

T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia?+

T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia?+

T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia stars T. Dan Smith, Dennis Skinner, Murray Martin, Jack Johnson and Ken Skethaway.

When did T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia come out?+

T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia is a 1987 movie.

What genre is T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia?+

T. Dan Smith: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Utopia is Documentary and Thriller film.