Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

Nan
1h 0m
2017
7.6 /10 (7)

Overview

A poignant and humorous film telling the life story of the hugely popular author of the discworld series of books, in his own words.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2017-02-11

Top Billed Cast

Paul Kaye

Sir Terry Pratchett

Neil Gaiman

Self

Terry Pratchett

Self

Rhianna Pratchett

Self

Val McDermid

Self

Paul Kidby

Self

Stephen Briggs

Self

Tony Robinson

Self

Eric Idle

Self

Bernard Pearson

Self

Andrew Ryan

Newspaper Editor / Headmaster / Death

Colin Smythe

Self

Tom Paulin

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Alan Titchmarsh

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Mark Lawson

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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