Still Crazy (Original title)
Dates: 1998 (Copyright), 30 October 1998 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USAStunt Performer: Peter Pedrero, Brian Gibson
Synopsis: Comedy. Strange Fruit, a '70s rock band split up in 1977 when a concert was ended by a bolt of lightning. Twenty years on, they decide to reform for a reunion concert, but the old internal animosities that caused their split once again rise to the surface.Synopsis: Comedy about attempts to reform a rock group for a reunion show twenty years after their last disastrous concert in 1977.
Genre: Comedy
Subjects: Pop music (the charts), Concerts
Title: Still crazyAuthor: P.E. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere n267 June 1999 Page: 94
Title: Still crazyAuthor: JAUBERTY, Christian Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Entertainment Weekly n470 5 Feb 1999 Page: 47
Title: Rock of agedAuthor: SCHWARZBAUM, Lisa Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: TV Guide v47 n26 26 Jun 1999 Page: 48
Title: On video: Nothing's ever simpleAuthor: GILLESPIE, Eleanor Ringel Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video review.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 112
Title: Still crazyAuthor: GRIFFITHS, Peter Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n39 May/Jun 1999 Pages: 53-54
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n39 May/Jun 1999: no known title]Author: GIULIANO, Cristina Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n16 24 Apr 1999 Page: 13
Title: Nicht die eigenen Ideale aufgebenAuthor: dock Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Generally on the film.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n7 20 Feb 1999 Page: 49
Title: Still crazyAuthor: DOCKHORN, Katharina Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Télérama n2577 2 Jun 1999 Page: 40, 42
Title: Still crazyAuthor: GORIN, François Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere vSupp nUK November 1998 Page: 5
Title: Still CrazyArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Empire n113 November 1998 Page: 24
Title: Front desk clips: for those about to rock!Author: FREER, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor and former pop musician Gary Kemp discusses his role as advisor to the cast of STILL CRAZY on the clichés of the music business.
In: Empire n113 November 1998 Page: 42
Title: New filmsAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v8 n11 November 1998 Pages: 62-63
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MEDHURST, Andy Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Neon November 1998 Pages: 82-85
Title: Hip op, you don't stop!Author: HENNIGAN, Adrian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Variety 09 Nov 1998 Pages: 30-31
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1180 16 Oct 1998 Page: 19
Title: Still CrazyAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1144 06 Feb 1998 Page: 42
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1162 12 Jun 1998 Page: 48
Title: Executive suiteAuthor: TUTT, Louise Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Amanda Marmot talks about producing the film STILL CRAZY and working with Hollywood studio - Columbia TriStar.
In: Film Review November 1998 Page: 25
Title: Still CrazyAuthor: GRIFFITHS, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Film Review June 1998 Page: 10
Title: Despatches: Still CrazyAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Author: CLEMENT, Dick Pages: vii-viii, 146p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedLength: 8615 FeetStock date: 1998BFI identifier: C-1107933
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1998 (Copyright), 30 October 1998 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USAStunt Performer: Peter Pedrero, Brian Gibson
Synopsis: Comedy. Strange Fruit, a '70s rock band split up in 1977 when a concert was ended by a bolt of lightning. Twenty years on, they decide to reform for a reunion concert, but the old internal animosities that caused their split once again rise to the surface.Synopsis: Comedy about attempts to reform a rock group for a reunion show twenty years after their last disastrous concert in 1977.
Genre: Comedy
Subjects: Pop music (the charts), Concerts
Credits
(149)
©: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Production Company: Marmot Tandy Production, With the Participation of: The Greenlight Fund, Supported by: National Lottery through the Arts Council of England, Presented by: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Production Company (Spanish): 4U2 Production Services, Production Company (Holland): Televisionstones BV, Executive Producer: Dick Clement, Executive Producer: Ian La Frenais, Producer: Amanda Marmot, Line Producer: Steve Clark-Hall, Associate Producer: Tarquin Gotch, Associate Producer: Steve Dagger, Production Manager (Holland): Maarten van Hemmen, Production Supervisor: Waldo Roeg, Production Supervisor (Holland): Sjoerd Hannema, Production Co-ordinator: Jo Farr, Production Accountant: Richard Hyland, Location Manager: Sam Breckman, 2nd Unit Manager: Ed Skilbeck, Floor Manager (Spain): Natalie Aboitiz, Location Manager (Spain): Maren Mueller, Location Manager (Holland): Elout Smit, Post-production Supervisor: Stephen Law, Assistant Director (1st): Simon Moseley, Assistant Director (2nd): Adrian Sibley, Sallie Hard, Assistant Director (3rd): Ben Burt, Assistant Director (2nd 3rd): Rebecca Sutton, Director's Assistant: Clarissa Newman, Script Supervisor: Liz West, Casting (Director): Gail Stevens, Casting (US Consultant): John Lyons, Casting (Associate): Maureen Duff, Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Director of Photography: Ashley Rowe, [Helicopter] Cameraman: Nick Parker, B Camera Lighting Camera: Matt Gray, Focus Puller: Ian Clark, [Camera trainee]: Edward Wright, Special Visual Effects: MillFilm, MillF (Visual Effects Supervisor): Rob Harvey, MillF (Visual Effects Associate Produce): Emma Norton, MillF (Visual Effects Digital Producer): Jeanette Volturno, MillF (Visual Effects Editor): John Seymour, MillF (Compositor): John Hardwick, Mike Connolly, MillF (3D Artist): Laurent Hugueniot, Charlie Lovett, MillF (Film Recording Technician): Tim Caplan, MillF (Technical Assistant): Charley Henley, Special Effects Supervisor: Stuart Brisdon, Snow Effects: Snow Business, Editor: Peter Boyle, Additional Editor: Niven Howie, Production Designer: Max Gottlieb, Art Director: Sarah-Jane Cornish, Set Decorator: Rebecca Alleway, Property Master: John Mills, Props (Holland): Esther Meijer, Rogier Bosch, Costume Designer: Caroline Harris, Costume Supervisor: Dee Walsh, Hair/Make-up/Costume (Holland): Mirjam Stoop, Wardrobe Master: Julian Day, Chief Make-up Artist: Morag Ross, Make-up Artist: Sally Jaye, Pauline Fehily, Make-up (Additional): Melissa Lackersteen, Trefor Proud, Hair Designer: Jan Archibald, Hair Artist: Astrid Schikorra, Sarah Love, Hair (Additional): Anita Burger, Sue Love, Titles/Opticals: General Screen Enterprises, Music: Clive Langer, Music Performed by (Vocals): Bill Nighy, Music Performed by (Vocals): Jimmy Nail, Hans Matheson, Music Performed by (Band Musician): Steve Donnelly, Music Performed by (Band Musician): Michael Lee, Music Performed by (Band Musician): Morgan Nichols, Music Performed by (Band Musician): Guy Pratt, Mike Fewtrell, Music Performed by (Accordion): Alan Dunn, Music Performed by (Bass): Steve Donnelly, Charlie Palmer, Music Performed by (Drums): Martin Hughes, Chris Johnson, Music Performed by (Guitar): Clive Langer, Ralph Mctell, Music Performed by (Hammond): Rabbit, Paul Carrick, Music Performed by (Keyboards): Steve Nieve, Music Performed by (Mandolin/Violin): Bob Loveday, Music Performed by (Tuber): Brian Gulland, Music Director: Gary Kemp, Strings Arranged by: Simon Hale, Clive Langer, Music Supervisor: Tarquin Gotch, Music Supervisor: Steve Dagger, Music Producer: Clive Langer, Music Producer: Alan Winstanley, Music Editor: Dina Eaton, Score Engineered by: Mark Bishop, Music Engineered by: Matt Gregory, Drum Programming: Tim Dorney, Computer Programming: Kim Halliday, Sound Recordist: Colin Nicolson, Boom Operator: Tony Cook, Sound Mixer: Robin O'Donoghue, Re-recording Mixer: Richard Street, Assistant Sound Mixer: Dominic Lester, Re-recorded at: Shepperton Sound, Sound Editor: Bob Risk, Dialogue Editor: Nigel Mills, ADR Editor: John Ireland, Foley Artist: Pauline Griffiths, Foley Artist: Ruth Sullivan, Foley Artist: Jenny Lee-Wright, Foley Editor: Derek Trigg, Stunt Co-ordinator: Nicholas Powell, Stunt Performer: Peter Pedrero, Stunt Performer: Tiddler James, Stunt Performer: Stuart Frift, Stunt Performer: Guy List, Stunt Performer: Jo McLaren, Stunt Performer: Anna Stacey, Stunt Performer: Lucy Allen, Stunt Performer: Aris Comninos, Stunt Performer: Dominic Preece, Stunt Performer: Gareth Milne, Stunt Performer: Ian Jay, Stunt Performer: C.C. Smiff, Stunt Performer: Dave Cronnelly, Ray Nicholas, Stand-in: James Linton, Stand-in: Claire Chrysler, Stand-in: Joe Lacy, Diving Supervisor: Doug Green, Soundtrack Available on: London Records, Voice Coach: Terry Besson, Helicopter: Tim De Bois, Flight Logistics, [Helicopter] Pilot: Nick Heighton
Cast
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Stephen Rea (Tony Costello), Billy Connolly (Hughie), Jimmy Nail (Les Wickes), Timothy Spall (Beano Baggot), Bill Nighy (Ray Simms), Juliet Aubrey (Karen Knowles), Helena Bergström (Astrid Simms), Hans Matheson (Luke Shand), Rachael Stirling (Clare Knowles), Phil Daniels (Neil Gaydon), Frances Barber (woman in black), Phil Davis (limo driver), Bruce Robinson (Brian Lovell), Zoë Ball (Zoë), Virginia Clay (young Karen), Luke Garrett (young Hughie), Sean Mckenzie (young Beano), Rupert Penry-Jones (young Ray), Matthew Finney (young Brian), Alex Palmer (young Les), Gavin Kennedy (young Tony), Lee Williams (young Keith), Andy Nichol (Gary), Francis Magee (Hockney), Justin Grattan (Not Morrissey), Delroy Atkinson (Jason), Julian Sims (Steve Greenblatt), Peter Baynham (Kevin), Margaret Blakemore (waitress 1), Candida Gubbins (waitress 2), Alphonsia Emmanuel (Camille), Mikayla Jones (Natasha), Jason Green (Adam), Christopher Wild (apprentice), Dean Lennox Kelly (pizza boy), Mackenzie Crook (Dutch kid), Donna Air (Dutch hitch-hiker), Ralph van Dijk (Club 4 owner), Sabina Michael (Dutch receptionist), Steve Ubels (Dutch local), Danny Webb (Clive), Anita Carey (tax woman), David Henry (tax inspector), Daisy Donovan (female reporter), Bruce Byron (snotty reporter), Jeffrey Harmer (Dutch policeman), Sheila Reid (Mrs Baggot), Leelo Ross (Dutch lady), Brian Capron (senior executive), Luke D'Silva (Spanish bar man)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(20)
In: Positif n461/462 Jul/Aug 1999 Pages: 152-153Title: Still crazyAuthor: P.E. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere n267 June 1999 Page: 94
Title: Still crazyAuthor: JAUBERTY, Christian Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Entertainment Weekly n470 5 Feb 1999 Page: 47
Title: Rock of agedAuthor: SCHWARZBAUM, Lisa Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: TV Guide v47 n26 26 Jun 1999 Page: 48
Title: On video: Nothing's ever simpleAuthor: GILLESPIE, Eleanor Ringel Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video review.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 112
Title: Still crazyAuthor: GRIFFITHS, Peter Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n39 May/Jun 1999 Pages: 53-54
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n39 May/Jun 1999: no known title]Author: GIULIANO, Cristina Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n16 24 Apr 1999 Page: 13
Title: Nicht die eigenen Ideale aufgebenAuthor: dock Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Generally on the film.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n7 20 Feb 1999 Page: 49
Title: Still crazyAuthor: DOCKHORN, Katharina Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Télérama n2577 2 Jun 1999 Page: 40, 42
Title: Still crazyAuthor: GORIN, François Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere vSupp nUK November 1998 Page: 5
Title: Still CrazyArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Empire n113 November 1998 Page: 24
Title: Front desk clips: for those about to rock!Author: FREER, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor and former pop musician Gary Kemp discusses his role as advisor to the cast of STILL CRAZY on the clichés of the music business.
In: Empire n113 November 1998 Page: 42
Title: New filmsAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v8 n11 November 1998 Pages: 62-63
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MEDHURST, Andy Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Neon November 1998 Pages: 82-85
Title: Hip op, you don't stop!Author: HENNIGAN, Adrian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Variety 09 Nov 1998 Pages: 30-31
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1180 16 Oct 1998 Page: 19
Title: Still CrazyAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1144 06 Feb 1998 Page: 42
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1162 12 Jun 1998 Page: 48
Title: Executive suiteAuthor: TUTT, Louise Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Amanda Marmot talks about producing the film STILL CRAZY and working with Hollywood studio - Columbia TriStar.
In: Film Review November 1998 Page: 25
Title: Still CrazyAuthor: GRIFFITHS, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Film Review June 1998 Page: 10
Title: Despatches: Still CrazyAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Still crazyAuthor: CLEMENT, Dick Pages: vii-viii, 146p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedLength: 8615 FeetStock date: 1998BFI identifier: C-1107933
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film