24 Hour Party People is the new film from local director Michael Winterbottom. It tells the story of Tony Wilson (played by Steve Coogan), Granada TV presenter and Factory Records boss. With the first half of the film devoted to Joy Division and Ian Curtis, it is a must-see for any fan.

Ian Curtis is played by Sean Harris, John Simm plays Bernard Sumner and Ralf Little plays Peter Hook.

At cinemas in the UK from Friday 5th April 2002.

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