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Alfie Wise
Alfie may refer to: Theatre and film * ''Alfie'' (play), a 1963 play by Bill Naughton * ''Alfie'' (1966 film), a film based on the play starring Michael Caine * ''Alfie'' (2004 film), a remake of the 1966 film * ''Alfie'' (2013 film), an Indian short film Music * The Alfee, Japanese rock band formerly named Alfie * Alfie (band), English indie rock band * ''Alfie'' (Sonny Rollins album), album based on the music for the 1966 film * ''Alfie'' (Alfie Boe album), the sixth studio album by Alfie Boe * ''Alfie'' (2004 film soundtrack), the soundtrack to the 2004 film remake * "Alfie" (Burt Bacharach song), a 1966 Burt Bacharach and Hal David song * "Alfie" (Lily Allen song), a 2007 song People * Alfie (name), a given name, nickname, and surname See also * ALF (other) * Alfi (other) Alfi or ALFI may refer to: * Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry * Alfi (car manufacturer), a defunct German motor vehicle manufacturer * Alfi's Syndrome or Monoso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (play)
''Alfie'' is a 1963 stage play written by Bill Naughton. Developed from a radio drama, the original London production starred John Neville, and the Broadway transfer starred Terence Stamp. The play recounts the life of a working-class London ladies man, Alfie Elkins, and the many women who pass through his life. The play was adapted into a film twice, a 1966 version starring Michael Caine and a 2004 version starring Jude Law, with the location switched to Manhattan and the character being an ex-pat Cockney. Origins The character originated in a play for the BBC Third Programme entitled ''Alfie Elkins and His Little Life'' first broadcast on 7 January 1962. The life of Alfie (born about 1916) is retold from the early days of World War II to the late 1950s. In this version, the character was played by Bill Owen, later known for his role in ''Last of the Summer Wine''. In the radio play, according to Robert Murphy, the character is placed in the world of spivs and semi-criminal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (1966 Film)
''Alfie'' is a 1966 British comedy-drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring Michael Caine. An adaptation by Bill Naughton of his own 1966 novel and 1963 play of the same name, the film was released by Paramount Pictures. ''Alfie'' tells the story of a young womanising man who leads a self-centred life, purely for his own enjoyment, until events force him to question his uncaring behaviour, his loneliness and his priorities. He cheats on numerous women, and despite his confidence towards women, he treats them with disrespect and refers to them as "it", using them for sex and for domestic purposes. Alfie frequently breaks the fourth wall by speaking directly to the camera narrating and justifying his actions. His words often contrast with or totally contradict his actions. The film had its World Premiere at the Plaza Theatre in the West End of London on 24 March 1966. A box office success, it received critical acclaim and is an influential part of British cinema. Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (2004 Film)
''Alfie'' is a 2004 romantic comedy-drama film inspired by the 1966 British film of the same name and its 1975 sequel, starring Jude Law as the title character, originally played by Michael Caine in the 1966 film and Alan Price in the 1975 sequel. The film was co-written, directed, and produced by Charles Shyer. Plot Alfie Elkins is a Cockney limo driver in Manhattan. A sex addict, he regularly beds women on one-night stands. In addition, he maintains a casual relationship with single mother Julie, his "semi-regular-quasi-sort-of-girlfriend thing", and unhappily married Dorie. Once Dorie wants more than casual sex, he stops calling. Alfie and his coworker and best friend Marlon want to open a company together, but Marlon needs to get back with his ex, Lonette. When Alfie goes to put in a good word for him, he finds her at her bar. But after getting drunk, they have sex. Alfie meets Marlon the next day, terrified he knows about it, but is relieved when Marlon says he and Lonett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (2013 Film)
''Alfie'' is a 2013 Indian short film written and directed by Dr. Thomas Mathai. Plot summary Alfie is a failing actress and a junkie lost in filth. One fine afternoon, she and her new lover travel to a remote waterfall inside the woods. Tired with all the walking, she soon falls asleep by the waterfall and the dream that follows is bizarre, horrifying, where she is bound up tight in a shady dungeon and tortured mercilessly. Visually reminiscent of a Rembrandt, ‘Alfie’ tells a surreal tale structured uniquely to simulate a dream experience, immersed in Freudian eroticism, sexual deviance and biblical notion of Baptism. Where as it has a second meaning also that is somehow pointing to a fact that women are still objectified by men. The Man on the screen is shown dominating which before climax is tried by women too. But the man oppresses her and tortures her. During her last breath she was in her wonderland of dreams and there what she witnessed was only the beauty of natur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Alfee
The Alfee is a Japanese folk rock band who debuted in 1974, and have been recording and touring since then, with 23 studio albums and 63 singles throughout their career. The band marked its 40th anniversary in 2014 with their 64th single. History Masaru Sakurai, Konosuke Sakazaki, Toshihiko Takamizawa, and Yasuo Miyake met in 1973 while students at Meiji Gakuin University, and formed the group Alfie. On August 25, 1974, they released their first single "Natsu Shigure". Around 1975, Miyake left the group, leaving the remaining group a trio. In 2003, HMV's Japanese branch ranked them number 92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists" list. The Alfee claims American folk music as their primary inspiration, but they do also take from heavy metal, hard rock, progressive rock, and Japan's "new wave". The group also takes inspiration from King Crimson, Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Pink Floyd, as they use odd time signatures, while also taking the chorus harmonies of Simon & Garfun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (band)
Alfie were an English indie rock band, formed in 1998 in Manchester. The band were composed of singer Lee Gorton, guitarist-vocalist Ian Smith, drummer Sean Kelly, bassist Sam Morris and cellist-guitarist Matt McGeever. Gorton admitted that the name Alfie "was just plucked out of the air", but with it being one of the first bands alphabetically had helped them as, for example, when the band "played All Tomorrow's Parties, it looked like we were headlining". The band released four studio albums before disbanding in 2005. Twisted Nerve years (1999–2002) The band was formed by Lee Gorton and Ian Smith, with Gorton commenting on the band's formation that "I knew a couple of the lads from Eccles in Salford where I’m from. They were friends of mine and had already been in bands and I knew they were f****** great already so I got them in. Then we got some music students". The band were close to local bands Doves, I Am Kloot and Elbow, with whom they shared a rehearsal studio. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (Sonny Rollins Album)
''Alfie'' is a 1966 album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins of music composed for the 1966 British film of the same name. It features performances by Rollins, with Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson and Roger Kellaway, arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson. The original film was made in London, England and features Rollins with British musicians, including pianist Stan Tracey, who are not heard on this album. The album reached #17 on the R&B ''Billboard'' chart. Allmusic charts/ref> In the UK, the album was originally released in 1966 under the title ''Sonny Plays Alfie'' on the HMV label (CLP 3529) before resurfacing in 1966 as ''Alfie'' on the jazz-based Impulse! label, as in the United States. Track listing All compositions by Sonny Rollins. # "Alfie's Theme" – 9:41 # "He's Younger Than You Are" – 5:09 # "Street Runner with Child" – 3:59 # "Transition Theme for Minor Blues or Little Malcolm Loves His Dad" – 5:49 # "On Impulse" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (Alfie Boe Album)
''Alfie'' is the sixth studio album by Alfie Boe. It was released on 31 October 2011 in the United Kingdom by Decca Records. The album peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart The Official Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales and (from March 2015) audio streaming in the United Kingdom. It was published for the first time on 22 July 1956 and is compiled every week by the Official Charts .... Track listing Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Release history References {{Authority control 2011 albums Alfie Boe albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (2004 Film Soundtrack)
''Alfie'' is a soundtrack album to the film of the same name, released in 2004. It was produced and performed by Mick Jagger and David A. Stewart, with contributions from Joss Stone, Sheryl Crow and Nadirah "Nadz" Seid. The original 1966 film for which this was a remake, also had a soundtrack album by Sonny Rollins. The Burt Bacharach-Hal David song ''Alfie'' which played over the end credits of both films, did not feature in the Rollins soundtrack, but it appears here. The song, “New York Hustle” is the losing song for the New York Rangers for home games. Track listing #"Old Habits Die Hard" – Mick Jagger and David A. Stewart #"Blind Leading the Blind" (Live Acoustic Version) – Mick Jagger and David A. Stewart #"New York Hustle" – Mick Jagger and David A. Stewart #"Let's Make It Up" – Mick Jagger and David A. Stewart #"Wicked Time" – Joss Stone and Nadirah "Nadz" Seid, featuring Mick Jagger #"Lonely Without You (This Christmas)" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (Burt Bacharach Song)
"Alfie" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David to promote the 1966 film ''Alfie''. The song was a major hit for Cilla Black (UK) and Dionne Warwick (US). Background Although Bacharach has cited "Alfie" as his personal favorite of his compositions, he and Hal David were not eager to write a song to promote the film ''Alfie'' (a release from Paramount Pictures, which owned Famous Music) when approached by Ed Wolpin of the Composers' Guild. David thought the title character's name pedestrian: "Writing a song about a man called 'Alfie' didn't seem too exciting at the time." The composers agreed to submit an "Alfie" song if they could complete it within three weeks. Bacharach, in California, was inspired by a rough cut of the film about the Cockney womanizer played by Michael Caine. Bacharach felt that: "with 'Alfie' the lyric had to come first because it had to say what that movie was all about". He arranged for David – on Long Island – to receive a script of the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (Lily Allen Song)
"Alfie" is a song by British recording artist Lily Allen from her debut studio album, ''Alright, Still'' (2006). Written by Allen and Greg Kurstin, the song was released as the fourth and final single (music), single from the album, on 5 March 2007, by Regal Recordings. In the United Kingdom, it was marketed as a A-side and B-side, double A-side single, along with "Shame for You". While the melody incorporates a sample of Sandie Shaw's "Puppet on a String (Sandie Shaw song), Puppet on a String", the lyrics directly describe Allen's real life younger brother (aged 20 at the time of the single's release), actor Alfie Allen, criticising him for laziness. Contemporary critics gave the song mixed reviews, some complimenting the production, while others considered it fell flat as the album's last song. The single peaked inside the top 20 of the charts in New Zealand and on the UK Singles Chart, where it became her third single to do so. The accompanying music video portrayed Allen's b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfie (name)
Alfie is a given name, surname, and nickname for the given names Alfonso and Alfred. Alfie may refer to: People In sports * Alfie Almario (1963–2001), Philippine Basketball Association player. * Alfie Beestin (born 1997), English professional footballer. * Alfred "Alfie" Biggs (1936–2012), English footballer. * Alfred "Alfie" Binns (1929–2017), West Indian cricketer. * Alfred "Alfie" Burden (born 1976), English snooker player * Alfred "Alfie" Conn Sr. (1926–2009), Scottish international footballer * Alfred "Alfie" Conn Jr. (born 1952), Scottish international footballer, son of the above * Alfie Cullen (1914–1998), Irish hurler. * Alfie Egan (born 1997), English footballer * Alfie Evans (1917–1992), Australian rules footballer * Alfie Gleadall (born 2000), English cricketer * Alfie Haaland (born 1972), Norwegian former footballer * Alfred "Alfie" Hale (born 1939), Irish former footballer and manager * Alfie Hewett (born 1997), British wheelchair tennis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |