Morrissey
Also Known As: The Smiths
Biography: Steven Patrick Morrissey, professionally known as Morrissey, is an English singer, songwriter and author. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the indie rock band The Smiths, which was active from 1982 to 1987.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Davyhulme, Lancashire, England
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Birthday: May 22, 1959
Age: 65 years old
Gender: Male
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The Smiths: Under Review
Overview: This in-depth retrospective surveys the history and music of the Smiths via interviews with the band, expert commentary and insights from insiders, including producer Stephen Street. Performance footage and TV clips round out the program.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-11
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Personality Crisis: One Night Only
Overview: A portrait of musician David Johansen from Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi featuring a live performance at Café Carlyle in New York City, where he performs as Buster Poindexter singing the Johansen songbook, along with new and archival interviews.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-12
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The Smiths: The Complete Picture
Overview: Thirteen Smiths' recordings, half of them in a club with a live audience. These alternate with five rock videos, two directed by Derek Jarman (Panic and Ask), two by Tim Broad (Girlfriend in a Coma and Stop Me...), and one by Paula Grief and Richard Levine (How Soon Is Now?). It concludes with Jarman's short film, "The Queen Is Dead," with a three-song soundtrack. The rock videos, particularly Jarman's, are filled with multiple and superimposed images, changing tints, and little narrative coherence; they get their pace from the music's rhythm. Androgyny, dancing children, belching smokestacks, graffiti, angry young men, a waif in a cap: collages of modern alienation.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-07
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The Importance of Being Morrissey
Overview: Featuring interviews by famous fans and followers, this rare documentary encapsulates the essence of the controversial, enigmatic, and deliciously melancholic bard.
Genres: TV Movie Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-08
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Introducing Morrissey
Overview: Morrissey captured live during his '95 U.K. Tour. Recorded over two nights at Sheffield's City Hall And the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-13
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Morrissey - 25 Live
Overview: Filmed live during Morrissey’s most intimate gig in decades at the Hollywood High School in Los Angeles on 2 March 2013, this is the first authorised Morrissey film for nine years and marks 25 years of the solo career of one of the world’s most iconic and enigmatic performers. The film opens with fans talking about their unwavering devotion to the singer and the unique appeal of this unusual venue – a striking contrast to the sold out arena concert at the Staples Center on the previous night. Tickets to the concert in the 1,800-seater school auditorium were sold out in 12 seconds and this now legendary concert became Morrissey’s penultimate performance on the US Tour. Featuring many classic tracks from the artist’s prolific repertoire including Meat Is Murder, Everyday Is Like Sunday, Please, Please Please Let Me Get What I Want and The Boy With The Thorn In His Side, Morrissey 25: Live is an unmissable cinema event for fans worldwide.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-04
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Morrissey - Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Overview: The DVD captures Morrissey Live at the Hollywood Bowl 15 years after his last gig at the legendary venue. A 17,000 plus audience is captivated with a career defining performance that includes The Smiths classic tracks The Queen Is Dead , The Boy With The Thorn In His Side , Girlfriend In A Coma , How Soon Is Now? , Please, Please, Please Let me Get What I Want and There Is A Light That Never Goes Out . Morrissey s darkly raw and witty lyrics are teamed with a flamboyant stage persona as we see at least 2 shirt strips and a constant flow of impassioned stage invaders. He delivers an unforgettable set spanning three decades of new and classic material on a night where his voice and performance is at its very peak. He has influenced many artists over the years and will continue to do so, due to the creative honesty in his words and the passion of his live performances. This DVD is an essential edition to the collection of the committed Smiths & Morrissey faithful
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-14
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Morrissey: Live in Dallas
Overview: Live in Dallas is a video recording of Morrissey in concert. Originally released on VHS in 1992 (and later released on DVD in 2000), the video was filmed in front of a sell out crowd of 11,000 people at the Dallas Starplex Amphitheater during 1991. This film includes footage of the infamous stage invasion which caused Morrissey to exit the stage halfway through the first encore, leaving guitarist Alain Whyte on vocals. The set consisted of songs featured on his first two studio albums Viva Hate and Kill Uncle, as well as the compilation album Bona Drag.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-26
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Morrissey - Hulmerist
Overview: Hulmerist is a VHS and DVD release that includes seven promotional films by Morrissey, released initially on VHS, in 1990, and then on DVD in 2004. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on 18 January 1991. The title refers to Morrissey's childhood home in Hulme, Manchester. The L is silent, so it sounds like "humourist". The promotional films are 'The Last of the Famous International Playboys', 'Sister I'm a Poet', 'Everyday is Like Sunday', 'Interesting Drug', 'Suedehead', 'Ouija Board, Ouija Board' and 'November Spawned a Monster'.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-01
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South with Morrissey
Overview: Morrissey travels Latin America during the South American leg of the ‘Oye Esteban’ tour.
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Original Language: en
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Morrissey: Wolverhampton 88'
Overview: This first solo Morrissey show was also unofficially meant as a farewell Smiths concert. Admission was free to anyone wearing a Smiths or Morrissey shirt.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-01
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Amnesty International's Big 30
Overview: In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-28
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Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22
Overview: Liam traces back to the site of his former band’s defining performances, incorporating all-new interviews, behind the scenes and concert footage captured from 20 camera positions. The film explores and seeks out stories and perspectives from collaborators and fans from diverse generations from around the world, transposing the emotional and social context of the 90s’ shows versus the tumult of our current era.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-17
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The Smiths: Live at The Haçienda, Manchester
Overview: This was the first hometown gig where the Smiths were headliners. As the band came on stage Morrissey greeted the fans "Hello you little charmers... we're the Smiths, how d'you do?" then launched into "You've Got Everything Now". Throughout the show, in one song out of two (faster numbers), Morrissey - who still looked ill at ease on stage at the time - had something to shake in his right hand while with the left one he held the microphone.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-07-06
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The Smiths: Live at The Assembly Rooms Derby
Overview: Mark Ellen introduces The Smiths in concert at The Assembly Rooms in Derby. Setlist: Handsome Devil, Still Ill, This Charming Man, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Reel Around The Fountain, What Difference Does It Make?, Miserable Lie, This Night Has Opened My Eyes, Hand In Glove, These Things Take Time, You've Got Everything Now
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-07
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New York Doll
Overview: A recovering alcoholic and recently converted Mormon, Arthur "Killer" Kane, of the rock band The New York Dolls, is given a chance at reuniting with his band after 30 years.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-20
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Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos
Overview: Documentary that gives a voice to the percentage of youth that were outcasts/non-conformists in the 90's. Interviews many famous musicians and other celebrity personalities, who talk about their being outcasts as youths, in school etc., leading up to their successes in adult life, and how being an outcast/non-conformist played a role in their artistic expression.. Also touches upon the topic of teen suicide & depression.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-16
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Acoustic at the BBC
Overview: A journey through some of the finest moments of acoustic guitar performances from the BBC archives, from Jimmy Page's television debut in 1958 to Noel Gallagher and Biffy Clyro.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-02
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The Smiths: Not Like Any Other Love
Overview: It's 30 years since Manchester four-piece The Smiths changed the face of British pop with their debut single Hand In Glove. In this half-hour Culture Show special, fellow Mancunian and lifelong fan Tim Samuels sets out to find out why The Smiths have such a special place in the hearts of a generation of Brits. The Smiths were only around for five years in the mid-eighties, but to this day the sentiment their music evokes is strong. Samuels pays visits to a variety of dedicated fans including fashion designer Wayne Hemingway, poet Simon Armitage, Labour MP Kerry McCarthy and Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher to analyse the look, the lyrics, the issues and the riffs that made The Smiths Britain's first, and arguably best ever, indie rock band.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-05-12
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The Smiths: Still Ill
Overview: This DVD contains an incredible amount of insight into the two songwriting talents of The Smiths: Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Seen here for the first time is a less-than-usual guarded, open-but-cautious early Morrissey in a revealing unedited interview.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-03-17
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Morrissey: ¡Oye Esteban!
Overview: !Oye Esteban! collects 18 music videos from the King of Manchester Mope, Morrissey. The former singing star of the Smiths is featured prominently in a majority of the videos. Everyday Is Like Sunday Suedehead Will Never Marry (live) November Spawned A Monster Interesting Drug The Last Of The Famous International Playboys My Love Life Sing Your Life Seasick, Yet Still Docked We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful Glamorous Glue Tomorrow You're The One For Me, Fatty The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get Pregnant For The Last Time Boxers Dagenham Dave The Boy Racer Sunny
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-17
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The Smiths: These Things Take Time
Overview: A documentary about The Smiths.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-14
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Morrissey: Who Put the 'M' in Manchester?
Overview: Who Put the M in Manchester? is documenting a live performance by Morrissey. The homecoming concert took place at the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England, on 22 May 2004, Morrissey's 45th birthday.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-29
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Morrissey - Live At The Shoreline Amphitheatre
Overview: Live At The Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA, USA - 31st October, 1991
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-13
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The Smiths: Live at Rockpalast
Overview: Set list: 01. Hand In Glove 02. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 03. Girl Afraid 04. This Charming Man I 05. Pretty Girls Make Graves 06. Still Ill 07. Crack On The Head I 08. This Night Has Opened My Eyes 09. Miserable Lie 10. You've Got Everything Now 11. Handsome Devil 12. What Difference Does It Make 13. These Things Take Time 14. This Charming Man II 15. Hand In Glove II
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-04
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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Overview: The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who ever graced the venue.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-10
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Morrissey - The Solo Years
Overview: A look at the solo career of Morrissey after the break-up of his former band The Smiths, from Viva Hate up until the release of You Are the Quarry.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-03-11
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Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea
Overview: Comedy legend Victoria Wood travels the globe to explore Britain's love affair with tea in a two part special on the little plant that changed the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-04-10
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Coachella
Overview: Filmmaker Drew Thomas brings California's popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to the screen with a different kind of musical documentary that not only showcases performances by some of the hottest acts to take the stage, but offers interviews with such musical icons as Beck, Joshua Homme, Mos Def, and Perry Farrell as well. From English icon Morrissey's performance at the inaugural Coachella Festival back in 1999 to Canadian indie rockers the Arcade Fire's electric 2005 set, the musical acts featured here run the gamut from hip-hop to alternative and virtually everything in between. Other artists featured include the Pixies, the Flaming Lips, Kool Keith, Radiohead, Saul Williams, and Squarepusher.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-09
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The Smiths: For The Last time
Overview: Friday 12 December 1986 The Smiths played their final gig as a band. Brixton Academy, London, England. *This concert, put together as a benefit for the Artists Against Apartheid, was originally due to be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 14 November 1986 but it had to be rescheduled following Johnny’s car accident. It turned out to be the last time the Smiths were on stage together, bar a few television appearances. This was the only time “Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others”, the upcoming single “Shoplifters Of The World Unite” and the “London”/”Miserable Lie” medley were ever performed by the Smiths. Ask - Bigmouth Strikes Again - London/Miserable Lie - Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others (only live performance) - The Boy With The Thorn In His Side - Shoplifters Of The World Unite - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - Is It Really So Strange - Cemetry Gates - This Night Has Opened My Eyes - Still Ill - Panic - The Queen Is Dead - William It Was Really Nothing - Hand In Glove
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-12
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Reel Around The Fountain: The Smiths on Tour 1984
Overview: A film intended as a tour souvenir for the band, roadies and tour staff was put together in 1984 by sound engineer Grant Showbiz with Jonathan Barnett and Hetty Church using stage, soundcheck and backstage footage filmed on this date.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-19
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The Smiths: Live at Paseo De Camoens, Madrid, Spain
Overview: Set List: 1 William It Was Really Nothing 2 Nowhere Fast 3 I Want The One That I Can't Have 4 What She Said 5 How Soon Is Now? 6 Handsome Devil 7 That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore 8 Shakespeare's Sister 9 Rusholme Ruffians 10 The Headmaster Ritual 11 Hand In Glove 12 Still Ill 13 Meat Is Murder 14 Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 15 Miserable Lie 16 Barbarism Begins At Home 17 This Charming Man 18 You've Got Everything Now
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-18
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The Smiths: Studio 54 In Barcelona
Overview: This concert was filmed and seven songs ("Hand In Glove", "Handsome Devil", "Barbarism Begins At Home", "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now", "Rusholme Ruffians", "The Headmaster Ritual" and "Miserable Lie") were shown in a Spanish one-hour special on the Smiths titled Arsenal. The special also included interviews with Morrissey and Johnny Marr as well as studio songs.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-16
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