I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago (2011)

December. 12,2011

5.5

| Documentary

In 1986, six hopefuls awaited their turn on New Faces, the popular TV talent show. Among them were comedians, singers, a teenage violin prodigy, and a Birmingham club crooner. New Faces had launched stars like Victoria Wood, Jim Davidson, and Les Dennis. For these six contestants, it was a night that changed their lives in unexpected ways. Their subsequent 25 years involved tangled love stories, international drama, a business collapse, an appearance in Britain's Got Talent semi-finals, and even prison and homelessness.

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Cast

Marti Caine as Self - 1986 Host (archive footage)

[2011] I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago [1981] Birds of Paradise

Jim Davidson as Self - 1986 Judge (archive footage)

[2005] Colour Me Kubrick [2004] Sinderella Comes Again [1999] Boobs in the Wood [1991] Big Break [1990] A Zed & Two Noughts [1987] Home James!

Millicent Martin as Self - 1986 Judge (archive footage)

[2018] Betty White: First Lady of Television [2012] Produced By George Martin [2006] Return to Halloweentown [1966] Stop the World: I Want to Get Off [1966] Alfie [1964] Nothing But the Best

Reviews

Humaira Grant

2011/12/12

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Bob

2011/12/13

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Phillida

2011/12/14

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Yazmin

2011/12/15

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.