Killing Bono

"Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry"

2011 1h 55m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 114

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Synopsis

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The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.

“Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry”

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Cast

Ben Barnes
Neil McCormick
Robert Sheehan
Ivan McCormick
Pete Postlethwaite
Karl
Krysten Ritter
Gloria
Ralph Brown
Leo
Justine Waddell
Danielle
Luke Treadaway
Nick
Martin McCann
Bono

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nick Hamm
Writers: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Simon Maxwell
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom.

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ERA

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Directed by Nick Hamm, shot by Kieran McGuigan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Billy Sneddon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ben Barnes and Robert Sheehan and Pete Postlethwaite carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1535101 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nick Hamm directs. Kieran McGuigan behind the camera. Billy Sneddon cuts. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Nick Hamm, shot by Kieran McGuigan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Billy Sneddon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ben Barnes and Robert Sheehan and Pete Postlethwaite carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry".
7IMDB entry: tt1535101 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.