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Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl

Plot: Born James Henry Miller in 1915, MacColl became prominent on the folk scene in the 1950s and was also a labour activist and actor. This affectionate documentary offers insights into all these aspects of his life and features new versions of some of his songs, including The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Release Date: Saturday, November 27 2021
3 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Ewan MacCollEwan MacColl. Ewan MacColl was >> in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peggy SeegerPeggy Seeger. Peggy Seeger was >> in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billy BraggBilly Bragg. Billy Bragg was 63 in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 20 1957
Portrait of Christopher EcclestonChristopher Eccleston. Christopher Eccleston was 57 in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 16 1964
Portrait of Sophie ParkesSophie Parkes. Sophie Parkes was >> in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Calum MacCollCalum MacColl. Calum MacColl was >> in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barbara DicksonBarbara Dickson. Barbara Dickson was 74 in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 27 1947
Portrait of Martin PurdyMartin Purdy. Martin Purdy was >> in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David ToftDavid Toft. David Toft was >> in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Murray MelvinMurray Melvin. Murray Melvin was 88 in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 30 1932 –
Died: Fri, Apr 14 2023
Portrait of Nicola KeareyNicola Kearey. Nicola Kearey was >> in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ian CarterIan Carter. Ian Carter was >> in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Richard ShawRichard Shaw. Richard Shaw was >> in Set the Night on Fire: The Story of Ewan MacColl as 'Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday