Summaries

Cinema documentary feature celebrating iconic New Zealand entertainer, Billy T James.

Celebrates the life of the legendary Billy T James, New Zealand's best-loved entertainer. The film explores Billy's extraordinary talent as musician, singer, comedian, actor, writer and artist . . . it even attempts to uncover the source of his trademark giggle. With humor and love, the film tells of Billy's meteoric rise to national fame and his tragic downfall into ill-health and financial collapse. Featuring digitally re-mastered footage of Billy's performances and never-seen-before archival images, Billy T's story is set alongside interviews with his family, friends and colleagues. Audiences will leave with laughter in their hearts and tears in their eyes.—Sue May, publicist

Details

Genres
  • Comedy
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 17, 2011
Countries of origin New Zealand
Language English
Production companies BTJ Movie

Box office

Gross worldwide $652517

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 29m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

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