Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary, Comedy |
| Director | Lindsay Jex |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.4/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This documentary serves as a perfect companion piece, offering fans a lovingly detailed autopsy of comedic genius. It transcends mere nostalgia to reveal the meticulous craft and chaotic energy that forged timeless humor from mundane misery.
What lingers after the credits is a renewed appreciation for the alchemy of collaboration and the fragile chaos that births classic comedy. It’s a masterclass in sitcom construction, wrapped in affectionate tribute. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Lindsay Jex
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The warm glow of archive footage, the crackle of vintage tape, shared laughter across decades.
🎭 Cast
Stephen Fry
Self – Narrator (voice)
John Cleese
Self / Basil Fawlty
Prunella Scales
Self / Sybil Fawlty
Connie Booth
Self / Polly Sherman
Andrew Sachs
Self / Manuel
Carol Cleveland
Self
Bernard Cribbins
Self
Geoffrey Palmer
Self / Dr Price
David Kelly
Self / Mr O'Reilly
Nicky Henson
Self / Mr Johnson
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