Rob Gretton

Rob Gretton

Born: January 15, 1953
Died: May 15, 1999
in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK

Movies for Rob Gretton...

New Order Story
Title: New Order Story
Character: Self
Released: August 29, 1993
Type: Movie
Rising from the ashes of the legendary British post-punk unit Joy Division, the enigmatic New Order triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of the 1980's, embracing the electronic textures and disco rhythms of the underground club culture many years in advance of its contempraries. "New Order Story" is the definitive documentary on the band and traces their history all the way back to its origin with Joy Division. This extended version includes additional interviews and live footage, over 2 hours of great New Order footage. A longform video chronicling the band's history and music with interviews by Bono, Neil Tennant, Quincy Jones and others.
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Touched by the Hand of God
Title: Touched by the Hand of God
Character: Himself
Released: July 12, 1987
Type: Movie
The concept of this promo directed by Kathryn Bigelow was proposed by New Order's manager Rob Gretton, who was inspired by the clichés of the videos of then-popular American glam metal groups on MTV. Bigelow intercut the band footage with a narrative between Bill Paxton and Femi Gardiner.
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Factory: Play at Home
Title: Factory: Play at Home
Character: Self
Released: October 19, 1984
Type: Movie
An examination into Factory Records. The members of New Order interview founders Tony Wilson and Martin Hannett, who speak on the philosophical and cultural purpose of their label, and their associates, who mostly appear frustrated or confused. Rob Gretton, Factory founder and manager of New Order, interviews himself. Also includes three live performances of New Order at the Haçienda.