Movie: The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities

Top 5 Billed Cast

Bob Geldof
Bob Geldof

Self

Bono
Bono

Self

The Edge
The Edge

Self

Sinéad O'Connor
Sinéad O'Connor

Self

Richard Dormer
Richard Dormer

Himself - Narrator

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    The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities

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    This musical celebration charts the lives and careers of some of the biggest selling acts in Irish rock, punk and pop from Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy to The Undertones and U2. From the pioneers of the showbands touring in the late 50s through to the modern day, the film examines their lineage and connections and how the hardcore, rocking sound of Belfast merged with the more melodic, folky Dublin tradition to form what we now recognise as Irish rock and pop.

  • Release Date

    2015-03-13

  • Average

    4.5

  • Rating:

    2.3 starts
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    English
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