Funny Cow

2017
UK
1h 42min
15

Directed by: Adrian Shergold
Cast: Maxine Peake, Stephen Graham, Paddy Considine
UK release: 20 April 2018

Funny Cow (Peake) is a northern woman who takes to stand-up comedy in the 70s and 80s. The film foregrounds the pain and suffering involved, from her abusive husband Bob (Pitts, also the screenwriter) and the grim reality of working men’s clubs. A fine supporting cast is largely wasted, but a great soundtrack and Peake’s fearless performance give it plenty of soul.

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Funny Cow

16 Apr 2018

Maxine Peake captivates in a film that takes a serious look at being funny

Making 'em laugh gets a surprisingly sombre overhaul in Funny Cow, at its best a decent platform for fearless leading lady Maxine Peake. Ostensibly charting the rise to fame of a female stand-up in the 70s and 80s, it's a domestically focused drama with…

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