Beyond the Fringe (1964): Cast
Beyond the Fringe is a 1964 comedy directed by Duncan Wood, starring Dudley Moore as Various Characters, Peter Cook and Alan Bennett. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Duncan Wood
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beyond the Fringe About?
The premise of Beyond the Fringe without spoilers.
The programme brings to television the groundbreaking stage revue that launched British satire, first presented at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 1960, then staged at London’s Fortune Theatre in May 1961 and later transferred to Broadway in October 1962.
Beyond the Fringe Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- tv special
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- stage show
- variety show
- filmed play
- surrealism
- stereotype
- stand up comedian
- social satire
- slapstick comedy
- physical comedy
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- song
- singing
- singer
- satire
- running gag
- concert film
- recurring character
- parody
- musician
- musical number
- live performance
- live comedy
- live audience
- irreverence
- joke
- interview
- impersonation
- comedy team
- comedian
- broadcasting
- british tv
- british comedy
- british
- based on sketch comedy
- actor playing multiple roles
- absurd humor
- absurdism
- comedy troupe
- sketch comedy
- revue
- partially lost film
Beyond the Fringe Cast & Characters
Dudley Moore leads the cast as Various Characters, with Peter Cook as Various Characters and Alan Bennett as Various Characters. Directed by Duncan Wood; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Duncan Wood
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Dudley Moore as Various Characters -
Peter Cook as Various Characters - Alan Bennett as Various Characters
- Jonathan Miller as Various Characters
More from Duncan Wood
More films directed by Duncan Wood: Some Will, Some Won’t, The Cuckoo Patrol and The Bargee.
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Beyond the Fringe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beyond the Fringe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beyond the Fringe?
Beyond the Fringe runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was Beyond the Fringe released?
Beyond the Fringe was released on December 12, 1964.
Who directed Beyond the Fringe?
Beyond the Fringe was directed by Duncan Wood.
More films by Duncan Wood Who is in the cast of Beyond the Fringe?
Beyond the Fringe stars Dudley Moore as Various Characters, Peter Cook as Various Characters and Alan Bennett as Various Characters, among 4 credited actors.
Does Beyond the Fringe have a post-credit scene?
No. Beyond the Fringe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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