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Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History (2017): Cast

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Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History is a 2017 documentary directed by Kieran Evans, starring Richey Edwards, Rhys Thomas and James Dean Bradfield. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Kieran Evans
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History About?

The premise of Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History without spoilers.

This documentary explores the creation of the influential 1996 album, Everything Must Go, by Manic Street Preachers. The film chronicles the writing, rehearsal, and recording process during a period of immense emotional strain for the band. Released during the Britpop era, the album achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, but was produced in the shadow of Richey Edwards’ disappearance, adding to the band’s internal turmoil.

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Cast & crew

Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History Cast

Richey Edwards leads the cast, with Rhys Thomas and James Dean Bradfield. Directed by Kieran Evans; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Kieran Evans

More films directed by Kieran Evans: Pieces Of Sleep: The 1993 Japan Tour Re-Imagined, Pieces Of Sleep: The 1993 Japan Tour Re-Imagined, Be Pure. Be Vigilant. Behave. and David Gilmour: Wider Horizons.

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Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History?

Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History released?

Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History was released on April 15, 2017.

Who directed Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History?

Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History was directed by Kieran Evans.

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Who is in the cast of Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History?

Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History stars Richey Edwards, Rhys Thomas and James Dean Bradfield, among 6 credited actors.

Does Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History have a post-credit scene?

No. Manic Street Preachers: Escape from History has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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