Ian Dury: On My Life!

Jun 1, 1999

1h 0m

★ 7.0

Overview

Autobiographical documentary in which Ian Dury, fighting a battle with cancer to which he would later succumb, recalls his life and career. With contributions from painter Peter Blake and members of Dury's band, the Blockheads.

Genres

Documentary

Music

History

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Cast

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Ian Dury

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Peter Blake

Self

Humphrey Ocean

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Charlie Gillett

Self

Chaz Jankel

Self

John Turnbull

Self

Sophy Dury

Self

Norman Watt-Roy

Self

Mickey Gallagher

Self

Dylan Howe

Self

Gilard Alzman

Self

Baxter Dury

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