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Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997)

Genre : Comedy

Runtime : 1H 39M

Director : Peter Richardson

Synopsis

Eddie Izzard's routine has a loose trajectory from the beginning of the Old Testament and the creation of the world in seven days to Revelations. Along the way, we learn of the search for a career, bad giraffes, Prince Philip's gaffes, toilets in French campsites, the mysteries of hopscotch, becoming one's Dad and tranny bashing.

Actors

Eddie Izzard
Eddie Izzard
Herself
Mac McDonald
Mac McDonald
Groupie (uncredited)
Rhona Mitra
Rhona Mitra
Groupie (uncredited)

Crews

Peter Richardson
Peter Richardson
Director
Eddie Izzard
Eddie Izzard
Writer
Ben Swaffer
Ben Swaffer
Post Production Supervisor
Kit Line
Kit Line
Production Design
Rob Howell
Rob Howell
Art Department Coordinator
Guy Ongley
Guy Ongley
Set Designer
Tony Bragg
Tony Bragg
Camera Operator
Colin Case
Colin Case
Camera Operator
Sam McCourt
Sam McCourt
First Assistant Camera
Alison McLaughlin
Alison McLaughlin
Costume Design

Posters and backgrounds

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