The Rise of the Nutters (2007): Cast
The Rise of the Nutters is a 2007 comedy directed by Armando Iannucci, starring James Smith as Glenn Cullen, Justin Edwards and Jeremy Paxman. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Armando Iannucci
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rise of the Nutters About?
The premise of The Rise of the Nutters without spoilers.
With Hugh in Australia and Glenn in Wales, Ollie steps in, briefing junior minister Ben Swain on policy. As part of the ambitious ‘Nutters’ eyeing power after the Prime Minister resigns, he draws unwanted attention when Jeremy Paxman grills him on Newsnight, which pleases Tucker, who wants the PM to stay. Meanwhile, Ollie’s girlfriend Emma, working for Shadow Minister Peter Mannion, tries to appropriate his immigration idea, but the scheme fails.
The Rise of the Nutters Cast & Characters
James Smith leads the cast as Glenn Cullen, with Justin Edwards as Ben Swain and Jeremy Paxman. Directed by Armando Iannucci; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Armando Iannucci
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James Smith as Glenn Cullen - Justin Edwards as Ben Swain
- Jeremy Paxman as themselves
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Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker
Also Starring in The Rise of the Nutters
· 9 more- Olivia Poulet Emma Messinger
- Roger Allam Peter Mannion
- Will Smith Phil Smith
- Alex MacQueen Julius Nicholson
- Joanna Scanlan Terri Coverley
- Paul Higgins Jamie
- David Dawson Affers
- Chris Addison Oliver Reeder
- Lucinda Raikes Angela Heaney
More from Armando Iannucci
More films directed by Armando Iannucci, best-rated first: The Death of Stalin, In the Loop, The Personal History of David Copperfield and The Personal History of David Copperfield.
The Rise of the Nutters Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Thick of It: The Rise of the Nutters” and “The Thick of It: Christmas Special 2006”.
- Also known as
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- The Thick of It: The Rise of the Nutters
- The Thick of It: Christmas Special 2006
- The Thick of It: The Rise of the Nutters (Christmas Special 2006)
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The Rise of the Nutters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rise of the Nutters, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rise of the Nutters?
The Rise of the Nutters runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was The Rise of the Nutters released?
The Rise of the Nutters was released on January 2, 2007.
Who directed The Rise of the Nutters?
The Rise of the Nutters was directed by Armando Iannucci.
More films by Armando Iannucci Who is in the cast of The Rise of the Nutters?
The Rise of the Nutters stars James Smith as Glenn Cullen, Justin Edwards as Ben Swain and Jeremy Paxman, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Rise of the Nutters have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rise of the Nutters has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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