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The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ (2005): Cast

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The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ is a 2005 music documentary directed by Nick Mattingly, starring Richard E. Grant as Narrator, Matt Dillon and Shane MacGowan. It runs 56 minutes.

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The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
56 min
Director
Nick Mattingly
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ About?

The premise of The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ without spoilers.

A look at the creation of The Pogues’ song “Fairytale of New York”.

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Cast & crew

The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ Cast & Characters

Richard E. Grant leads the cast as Narrator, with Matt Dillon and Shane MacGowan. Directed by Nick Mattingly; 24 actors are credited in all.

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The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’?

The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ runs 56 minutes.

When was The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ released?

The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ was released on December 19, 2005.

Who directed The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’?

The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ was directed by Nick Mattingly.

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Who is in the cast of The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’?

The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ stars Richard E. Grant as Narrator, Matt Dillon and Shane MacGowan, among 24 credited actors.

Does The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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