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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tony WilsonSelf | Self |
| MMartin HannettSelf | Self |
| PPeter SavilleSelf | Self |
 Alan ErasmusSelf | Self |
| RRob GrettonSelf | Self |
 Gillian GilbertSelf | Self |
 Peter HookSelf | Self |
 Bernard SumnerSelf | Self |
 Stephen MorrisSelf | Self |
 Bruce MitchellSelf | Self |
| LLiz NaylorSelf | Self |
| LLarry CassidySelf | Self |
| MMike PickeringSelf | Self |
 Pete ShelleySelf | Self |
| RRichard BoonSelf | Self |
| DDerrick JohnsonSelf | Self |
| HHoward JonesSelf | Self |
 Michael ShambergSelf | Self |
| CCath CarrollSelf | Self |
| AAndy ConnellSelf | Self |
| GGonnie RietveldSelf | Self |