Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me
Originally released in 2008. Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me is a drama/comedy film. directed by John Alexander. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Walliams, Rafe Spall, and Melanie Hill
Synopsis
Candid and poignant drama about the comedian Frankie Howerd and the relationship with his long-term, long-suffering manager, and gay partner, Dennis Heymer. Despite his overtly camp persona, Howerd kept his companionship with Heymer under wraps for 35 years, until his death in 1992. Yet through career disaster, social stigma, illegality, numerous infidelities and Howerd's own deep-seated issues about his homosexuality, their love endured.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 8, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
2.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me about?
Candid and poignant drama about the comedian Frankie Howerd and the relationship with his long-term, long-suffering manager, and gay partner, Dennis Heymer. Despite his overtly camp persona, Howerd...
Who directed Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me?
Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me was directed by John Alexander.
How long is Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me?
Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me released?
Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me was released on April 8, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me?
The main cast of Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me includes David Walliams, Rafe Spall, Melanie Hill, Peter Sandys-Clarke, Sally Leonard.