Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (2008)
2008 · 0h 59m · Drama, Comedy
Genres: Drama, Comedy
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.
Director: John Alexander
Writers: Peter Harness
Music by: Max Richter
Cinematography: Neil Harvey
Editor: Roy Sharman
Cast
David Walliams as Frankie HowerdRafe Spall as Dennis HeymerMelanie Hill as Ruth HeymerPeter Sandys-Clarke as SheridanSally Leonard as JanePaul Anderson as RogerBenedict Martin as GunmanTom Allen as Lighting TechnicianDavid Reed as Peter CookMore like this
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