# Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013)

> A vain Norfolk radio host turns a hostage crisis into his misguided audition for national heroism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/105999

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Declan Lowney
- Cast: Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall, Anna Maxwell Martin, Darren Boyd, Nigel Lindsay, Dustin Demri-Burns
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469021/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, witty, absurd, comedy night, british comedy marathon

## Synopsis

A radio DJ's chaotic attempt to save a hostage situation spirals into absurdity and hilarity.

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