Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (2008)

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 ke...pt his companionship with Heymer under wraps for 35 years, until his death in 1992. Yet through career disaster, social stigma, illegality, numerous infidelities and Howerd's own deep-seated issues about his homosexuality, their love endured. more

Directing:
  • John Alexander

Writing:
  • Peter Harness

Stars:
Release Date: 2008-04-08
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 59

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