Complete with an entire backstory and a ghastly playlist of mideuropean love songs, ballads and nonsensical pieces of musical theatre, ferrino arrived on our shores to present his world class top nosh music and dance spectacular, the tony ferrino phenomenon. This underrated comedy album was the soundtrack from the tony ferrino tv show, which critics at the time generally considered a disappointment an unfair judgement but also an unsurprising one, given that the loving latino would inevitably be the loser in a popularity contest with coogans more inspired creation alan partridge. A lot of dvd players around now are region free which play any dvd region. Check member ratings of the tony ferrino phenomenon movie. Gold stylised as gold is a british classic comedy channel from the uktv network, broadcasting to the united kingdom and ireland. Steve coogan presents a musical extravaganza hosted by eurovision star and king of the power ballad, tony ferrino. A great song from the classic tony ferrino phenomenon that first aired on bbc2 on jan 1, 1997. Every saturday night, he unleashes his passion for the films music by imitating his idol and leading a small group of dancers as they perform at a bar in the outskirts of the c. The film follows raul as he prepares for a celebrity impersonation contest on a local tv station. Tony sprang to fame as portugals first and only eurovision song contest winner way back in 1980. Two months later, while still recording homogenic, bjork gamely agreed to sing the. Normalni tonda dvorak a ti druzi 2001 normal tony dvorak and the others uncle tony, three fools and the secret service 2014 introducing tony ferrino. Is the movie phenomenon staring john travolta based on a true. Yes, i understand that phenomenon is fiction, yet it is a film that gently tugs on what could be possible for the expansion of the human mind wisdom wise, reaching beyond the expectations of what others think is possible for you etc.
Second, in 2006 coogan starred with rob brydon in michael winterbottoms a cock and bull story, a self. Indepth interview special with steve coogans spoof portugese musical megastar, tony ferrino. The action unfolds in a shiver of handheld camerawork and grainy. Music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Jan 14, 2010 the steve coogan collection reveals its eponymous hero to be one of the unquestionable greats of modern comedy. Apr 09, 2009 tony manero, the second film from writerdirector pablo larrain, makes for a brilliantly clammy and unnerving piece of work. Alpha papa 20, the tony ferrino sensation 1997 and 24 hour party people 2002. This is a complement to go with the tv special, tony ferrino phenomenon also uploaded, it includes interviews with the man himself and invaluable behindthescenes glimpsesinsights of the great. I want to find out more about the bfi national archive. Rent phenomenon 1996 starring john travolta and forest whitaker on dvd and bluray. Mick hucknall sang inside a punk music group called the frantic elevators, who released 4 singles, which failed to graph. Rent phenomenon 1996 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
A list of british tv and radio comedies and comedy films that debuted in 1997. The tony ferrino phenomenon tv movie 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Steve coogan looks back on his best and worst movie roles. Rent the tony ferrino phenomenon 1997 film for free as part of our trial offer. Watch tony ferrino phenomenon prime video amazon uk. The tony ferrino phenomenon 1997 directors geoff posner writers steve coogan henry normal cast steve coogan kim wilde mick hucknall.
Though he had roles in comic films including the parole officer and a cock and. In 2008, it was split into current flagship channel gold and miscellaneous channel, w, with classic comedy based programming now airing on gold, noncrime drama and entertainment programming airing on w, and quiz shows and more highbrow. That might explain why raul, 52, poor and illiterate, wants, quite literally, to become tony manero. George malley travolta is a nice, pleasant man who runs a garage in a small town. The tony ferrino phenomenon, the tony ferrino phenomenon. Duncan thicket has appeared in a tour of live shows. On the night of his birthday party, george sees a bright flash and is knocked to the ground. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. A social misfit peter ferdinando maintains a secret life as a serial killer. Nov 01, 2006 not based on a true story, but is based on the medical condition he suffered in the movie. Have you ever wondered how much wealth this successful musician. The tony ferrino phenomenon dvd british comedy guide.
Gold is a british pay television channel from the uktv network, that was launched on 1 november 1992 as uk gold before it was rebranded uktv gold in 2004. I would like to see tony ferrino back in our tv screens. The tony ferrino phenomenon, tony ferrino, television film. On paper, 1997 s the tony ferrino phenomenon seems like the logical extension of the alan partridge concept. The tony ferrino phenomenon tv movie 1997 full cast. But coogan and company spend so much time getting the. The movie starring claudine barretto in this drama on directv. Steve coogan as his hilarious alterego, selfstyled megastar portuguese crooner tony ferrino. Raul peralta, a middleaged criminal in 1970s chile, is obsessed the idea of impersonating tony manero, john travoltas character in saturday night fever. The steve coogan collection alan partridge, saxondale, dr. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from gus goad at the discogs marketplace.
The tony ferrino phenomenon dvd 1997this is 100% genuine product. Overview sketches short films web series news features stream. In 1997, partridge returned in the sitcom im alan partridge, which was followed. Steve coogan the golden throats wiki fandom powered by. Brunder robert duvall that he has a massive brain tumor. He rehearses with a casually incestuous makeshift family of fellow performers with whom he shares a house that doubles as a modest cabaret. Rent new releases as well as back catalogue of steve coogan films on dvd and bluray with our no obligation free trial offer. Their initial one, a cover from the valentine brothers moneys as. Information on the catawiki site about the tony ferrino phenomenon, 1997. Martin coogan is well known for his focus on alan partridge.
A program about tony ferrino and his brilliant career. Feb 04, 2010 this serial killer film set in east london may be nasty, but its always interesting, writes catherine shoard. Tony ferrino the portuguese latino casa nova phenomenon a funny character that can show to all the real portuguese way of live. Alan partridge is the link between, and the equal of, basil fawlty and david brent. The tony ferrino phenomenon cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
This is the complete 1 hour special by the man himself, tony aka steve ferrino. Notable film roles include factory records boss tony wilson in the film 24 hour party people and octavius in night at the museum he has played himself several times on screen. A quest tony ferrino 1997 the tony ferrino phenomenon tony ferrino 1997 mr. Other tv shows he has starred in include coogans run, dr. A guide to the tony ferrino phenomenon, the 1997 bbc two tv comedy. Sorry, we dont yet have a full guide to this comedy. Michael james hucknall was born on the 8th june 1960, in manchester, england, and is a musician, singer and songwriter who is widely known as the founder and frontman of british popsoul music band simply red, which sold over 50 million album copies worldwide. Here is collection of steve coogan films we carry in our extensive library of over 100,000 titles. It launched on 1 november 1992 as uk gold, before, in 2008, it was split into current flagship channel gold and miscellaneous channel, w, with comedy based programming now airing on gold, noncrime drama and entertainment programming airing on w, and quiz shows and. At its heart, catawiki is an online catalogue with images of, and information on, collectables. The tony ferrino phenomenon bbc2 comedy british comedy. When he gets up the next morning, he finds himself a genius. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from tony ferrino at the discogs marketplace.
Stephen john coogan is an english actor, voice artist, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. The tony ferrino phenomenon tv movie 1997 connections on imdb. Coogans run a combination of old and new characters in 6. On paper, 1997s the tony ferrino phenomenon seems like the logical extension of the alan partridge concept. Phenomenon is a fantasy about superintelligence that works best if you can switch off your brain. In the film, an amiable, smalltown everyman is inexplicably transformed into a genius with telekinetic powers. Films include coffee and cigarettes, 24 hour party people, and philomena. Film profile for steve coogan, actor, born 14 october 1965. The isomorphisms between the cos teachings and some of the themes in phenomenon are a bit disconcerting, but i digress. Track 05 of the 1997 album phenomenon by tony ferrino. He becomes a genius, even showing an ability to move objects with his mind.
Listen free to tony ferrino phenomenon other mens wives, sunday for me and more. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The tony ferrino phenomenon tv movie 1997 external. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On his birthday, mechanic george malley john travolta sees a flash of light and proceeds to exhibit extraordinary mental abilities. Born stephen john coogan on 14th october, 1965 in middleton, lancashire, england, uk, he is famous for alan patridge character, 24 hour party people. George wishes to help people, but the government wants to take him in for observation. It wasnt on youtube so i thought i would upload it here. The tony ferrino phenomenon is available to buy on dvd. Oct 19, 2017 one of comedian steve coogans many personae, tony ferrino is a sleazy lounge singer and former portuguese song contest winner. Other coogan creations include tommy saxondale, duncan thicket, ernest eckler and portuguese eurovision song contest winner tony ferrino.
In a way, malley is reborn as a man who has an insatiable thirst for. The duet short term affair was originally sung with kim wilde on coogans programme the tony ferrino phenomenon in january 1997. Those who cant will find this stickysweet wallow a bit. The tony ferrino phenomenon is a british comedy written by and starring steve coogan and produced by pozzitive television. First, in one of the vignettes of jim jarmuschs 2003 film coffee and cigarettes, alongside alfred molina. Steve coogan is tony ferrino, megastar crooner who has stirred the loins of many, some of them human. If you dont know that he is making an impersonation you will think that is a real portuguese person. Another one of coogans oneoff tv shows, airing in january of 1997, the tony ferrino phenomenon lampoons the popular variety specials that populated american and british television back in the 1970s, with coogan creating the memorably slimy portugean singing sensation, tony ferrino. John travolta, forest whitaker, robert duvall, brent spiner, kyra sedgwick. The tony ferrino phenomenon the portuguese singer character received far more hype than saxondale ever did, however never quite hit the spot. The steve coogan collection contains a few items that mightve been better suited to a oneoff. I am portuguese and i find steve one of the best in this field.
The tony ferrino phenomenon tv movie 1997 connections. Phenomenon is a film about a simple man, george malley john travolta who begins to see life in a new way after a bizarre experience on his 37th birthday. After singing an abba medley in knowing me, knowing you with alan partridge, coogan sang part of friends is what we is in the wind in the willows, several songs during his title role in the television film the tony ferrino phenomenon which appeared on the tiein album phenomenon and appeared on the soundtrack for the comedy hamlet 2. He also appeared as the gnat in the tv movie version of lewis carrolls classic childrens literature, alice through the looking glass 1998. Phenomenon is a 1996 american romantic fantasy drama film directed by jon turteltaub, written by gerald di pego, and starring john travolta, kyra sedgwick, forest whitaker, robert duvall, and jeffrey demunn.
The tony ferrino phenomenon vhs video tape catawiki. Notable film roles include factory records boss tony wilson in the film 24 hour. Terribles house of horrible, monkey trousers and saxondale. They disbanded in 1982 and hucknall produced a more effective venture, simply crimson, in 1984. I forgot the name of the disease, but you see the flashes of light and your senses heighten.
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