The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott · 1996
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott (1996) is a Documentary / Music film directed by Shay Healy, starring Phil Lynott, Philomena Lynott, Caroline Crowther.
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Overview
When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)
Cast
Phil Lynott, Philomena Lynott, Caroline Crowther, Brian Downey, Frank Murray, Gary Moore, Eric Bell, Scott Gorham
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What is "The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott" about?
When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)
When was "The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott" released?
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott was released in 1996.
Who stars in "The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott"?
The cast includes Phil Lynott, Philomena Lynott, Caroline Crowther, Brian Downey.
