The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs (2024)

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In 1980, two Cork outsiders, Cathal Coughlan and Sean O’Hagan, met at a New Year's Eve party. Bonding over music, a friendship and songwriting partnership was ignited; the band they formed, Microdisney, was one of the best bands of the 1980s that you’ve probably never heard. Mixing Sean’s stunning melodic arrangements with Cathal’s poetic, angry lyrics, they recorded three brilliant LPs, gained critical adulation and an obsessive cult following. But a hit single eluded them, as did radio play and LP sales. By 1988, frustrated by their lack of progress, the band crashed and burned, leaving a trail of acrimony and broken friendships.

Director: Julie Perkins
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Editing: Nick Roulstone, John Chamberlain
Production: BBC, World Productions, Longest Paw Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Julie Perkins
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs about?
In 1980, two Cork outsiders, Cathal Coughlan and Sean O’Hagan, met at a New Year's Eve party. Bonding over music, a friendship and songwriting partnership was ignited; the band they formed, Microdisney, was one of the best bands of the 1980s that you’ve probably never heard. Mixing Sean’s stunning melodic arrangements with Cathal’s poetic, angry lyrics, they recorded three brilliant LPs, gained critical adulation and an obsessive cult following. But a hit single eluded them, as did radio play and LP sales. By 1988, frustrated by their lack of progress, the band crashed and burned, leaving a trail of acrimony and broken friendships.
Who directed The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs?
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs was directed by Julie Perkins.
Who stars in The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs?
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs stars Cathal Coughlan, Sean O'Hagan, John Fell, Tom Fenner, Aidan Gillen, Elvera Butler.
How long is The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs?
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs?
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs produced?
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs was produced in United Kingdom.