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Stormy Monday (Original title)The Side (Working title)
Dates: 1988 (Copyright), 20 January 1989 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, USA

Director: Mike Figgis

Synopsis: Set in the jazz world of Newcastle, where a real estate swindle is being planned.

Genre:
Drama

Subjects:
Jazz music (1950- ), Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Releases
Date: February 1989Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 93 mins Length: 8378 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Palace Pictures

Credits (98)
Presented in association with: Atlantic Entertainment Group, Production Company: The Moving Picture Company, Presented by: British Screen, ©: National Film Trustee Company Ltd, Presented in association with: Film Four International, Producer: Nigel Stafford-Clark, Associate Producer: Alan J. Wands, Unit Manager: Russell Needham, Production Co-ordinator: Katy Radford, Production Accountant: Louise Coulter, Production Accountant: Hilda Booth, Location Manager: Simi Bedford, Production Assistant: John Booth, Runner: Julia Williamson, Paul Waites, Producer's Assistant: Jane Greenhalgh, Runner: Matthew Bowles, Andy Hindes, Assistant Director (2nd): Crispin Reece, Assistant Director: John Watson, Assistant Director (3rd): Nick Heckstall-Smith, Script Supervisor: Libbie Barr, Casting: Teresa Topolski, Casting: Mary Selway, Casting (US): Pamela Rack, Deborah Brown, Screenplay: Mike Figgis, Director of Photography/Camera Operator: Roger Deakins, Focus Puller: David Bryant, Clapper Loader: Nikki Williams, Camera Assistant: Jeremy Kelly, Gaffer Electrician: John Higgins, [Electrics] Best Boy: Micky Hand, Additional Electrician: Roger Seal, Genny Operator: Martin Holland, Electrician: John Jones, Additional Electrician: Micky James, Grip.: Richard Broome, Stills.: Ken Mellin, Rain Effects: Effects Associates, Special Effects Supervisor: Arthur Beavis, Editor: David Martin, Assistant Editor: Stephen Evans, Assistant Editor: Justin Kauffmann, [Editing] Jobfit Trainee: Tommy White, Production Designer: Andrew McAlpine, Art Director: Charmian Adams, Art Department Assistant: Stella Siu Lie-ang, Assistant Art Director: Charles Leon, [Art Department] Runner: Nicola Ball, Production Buyer: Sue Morrison, Property Master: Les Benson, Dressing Props: Eric Strange, Standby Props: Andy Palmer, John Palmer, Standby Rigger: Les Silk, [Construction] Runner: Guy Rutter, Standby Carpenter: Rob Anderson, Standby Painter: Les Jiggins, Construction Manager: Colin Rutter, Standby Stagehand: Dave Allen, Construction: Hank Schumacher, Costume Designer: Sandy Powell, [Wardrobe] Runner: Lisa Stephenson, Paul Treacy, Wardrobe Supervisor: Sue Honeyborne, Make-up: Jenny Shircore, Hairdresser: Aileen Seaton, Titles: Geoff Axtell Associates, Music: Mike Figgis, Music Supervisor: Ray Williams, Music Co-ordinator: Gemma Dempsey, Tom Mcguinness, Music Recording Producer: Austin Ince, Sound Recording: Tony Jackson, [Boom] Jobfit Trainee: Peter Murphy, Boom Operator: Rosie Straker, Assistant Dubbing Mixer: Brian Saunders, Dubbing Mixer: Andy Nelson, Sound Editor: Michael Danks, Dubbing Editor: Justin Krish, Stunt Co-ordinator: Denise Ryan, Stunts: Jason White, Stunts: Tom Lucy, Winnebago Driver: David Link, Camera Car Driver: Graham Millman, Winnebago Driver: Jim Mcdowall, Caterer: Andy Darbon, Dolby Stereo Consultant: Ray Gillon, Caterer: Kevin Aldridge, Wardrobe/Make-up Van Driver: Ray Gibbs, Props Van Driver: Jerry O'Connor, Majorettes Co-ordinator: Lucretzia Larry, Props/Construction Van Driver: Francis Brant, Winnebago Driver: John Crisp, Armourers: Empire Arms Company, Unit Publicist: Catherine O'Brien
Cast (49)
Melanie Griffith (Kate), Tommy Lee Jones (Francis Cosmo), Sting (Finney), Sean Bean (Brendan), James Cosmo (Tony), Mark Long (Patrick), Brian Lewis (Jim), Ying Tong John (1st heavy), Mick Hamer (pianist), Ian Hinchcliffe (man at record shop), Andrzej Borkowski (Andrej), Caroline Hutchison (Finney's secretary), Les Wilde (customs officer), Desmond Gill (man in airport lounge), Benny Graham (passport officer), Derek Hoxby (Bob), Catherine Chevalier (Cosmo's secretary), Brendan Healey (airport official), Clive Curtis (Cosmo's bodyguard), Heathcote Williams (Peter Reed), Fiona Sloman (hotel receptionist), Roderic Leigh (councillor Perry), Dulice Liecier (Carol), Richard Hawley (Weegee's manager), Elizabeth Mason (waitress), Tony Bluto (chef), Don Weller (himself), Andrew Cleyndert, Mark Taylor, Nick Pyne (Don Weller Band member), Nicholas Lumley, Cy Benson (bouncer), Keith Edwards (barman), Louise Hobkinson (Finney's woman), Prunella Gee (Mrs. Finney), Guy Manning (hotel waiter), Alison Steadman (mayor), Peter Marshall (chief constable), Czeslaw Grocholski (old Polish man), Dorota Zienska (Christine), Denny Ferguson (night porter), Billy Fellowes (workman), Al Matthews (radio dj), Charlie Hart, Paul Jolly, Terry Day, Mel Davis, Ed Deane, Davey Payne (The Krakow Jazz Ensemble member)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (15)
In: Empire n204 June 2006  Page: 143
Title: At Home/Reissues on DVD: Stormy MondayAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: City Limits n380 12 Jan 1989  Pages: 10-13
Title: [City Limits - n380 12 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Article on three new British films including STORMY MONDAY

In: The Listener v121 n3097 19 Jan 1989  Page: 56
Title: [The Listener - v121 n3097 19 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v56 n661 February 1989  Page: 58
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v56 n661 February 1989: no known title]Language: English

In: City Limits n381 19 Jan 1989  Page: 25
Title: [City Limits - n381 19 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming n411 January 1989  Page: 34
Title: [Films and Filming - n411 January 1989: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Time Out n961 18 Jan 1989  Page: 37
Title: [Time Out - n961 18 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n688 21 Jan 1989  Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n688 21 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English

In: Variety 20 Apr 1988  Page: 7
Title: [Variety - 20 Apr 1988: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v302 n5 22 Apr 1988  Page: 3,39
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v302 n5 22 Apr 1988: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n651 7 May 1988  Page: 141
Title: [Screen International - n651 7 May 1988: no known title]Article type: AdvertisementLanguage: English

In: Screen International n623 24 Oct 1987  Page: 408
Title: [Screen International - n623 24 Oct 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report

In: Screen International n607 4 Jul 1987  Page: 34
Title: [Screen International - n607 4 Jul 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Credits

In: Televisual September 1987  Page: 20
Title: [Televisual - September 1987: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v300 n22 28 Dec 1987  Page: 4
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v300 n22 28 Dec 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note that the film is scheduled for release in 1988.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(12)
Accessible materials to view(4)
Description: MP4 - Hard DiskMPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: C-1570703
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request


Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1565620
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Description: Digital BetacamLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1564937
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Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637161
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Digital materials(3)
Description: MP4 - Hard DiskMPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: C-1570703
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Description: 50I - Hard DiskSound: SoundDuration: 88.58 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: C-1570015
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Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637161
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Video materials(6)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-690749
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1565620
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Digital BetacamLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1564937
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Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 87.25 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1564929
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Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 87.27 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1992-10-27BFI identifier: C-714318
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231809
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Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1317133
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1423242
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1423243
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status