Billy Connolly: Big Banana Feet

+ Q&A with Douglas Weir and director Murray Grigor

Capturing ‘The Big Yin’ on and off stage during his 1975 tour of Ireland, Big Banana Feet is a captivating record of Connolly on the cusp of international stardom.

  • Director

    Murray Grigor and Patrick Higson

  • With

    Billy Connolly

  • UK 1977. 77min

  • Digital

  • Certificate

    12A

Working with cinematographer David Peat directors Murray Grigor and Patrick Higson capture Billy Connolly at his brilliant best, as the comedian employs his trademark humour and no small amount of roguish charm to navigate the political tensions of 1970s Dublin and Belfast. Featuring iconic stand-up material alongside fascinating behind-the-scenes footage, this previously elusive milestone of British comedy has been restored in 2K from original 16mm materials, reaffirming the warmth and genius that has endeared Connolly to generations of fans.

Available on BFI Dual Format DVD and Blu-ray from Monday 20 May.