Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest(2024)
The award-winning documentary from Northern Ireland with cult thrash metal band Gama Bomb.
Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest Synopsis
When they hit the Billboard charts, Gama Bomb were trapped by lockdowns, missing a drummer, and unable to tour. Survival Of The Fastest is a new Irish take on classic music documentaries like Anvil or Spinal Tap with a sweet and charming portrait of male friendship during troubled times. Capturing Gama Bomb's quest to play for 10,000 people at Hellfest – the 'Glastonbury of Metal' – Kiran Acharya’s warm and wayward film surprised cinema audiences with a smart, sincere, and absurdly funny year in the life of dear friends trying to keep the show on the road. Packed full of Gama Bomb's trademark humour and pop culture references, the film reflects on their 20-year history in the absurd worlds of punk and metal and their earliest days during the first sparks of the Peace Process in Northern Ireland.
Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest (2024) is a documentary film directed by Kiran Acharya, released on May 8, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Philip Byrne, Domo Dixon, Joe McGuigan and John Roche. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kiran Acharya
- Writers:
- Kiran Acharya
- Producers:
- Sara Gunn-Smith
- Cinematographer:
- Kiran Acharya
- Production:
- Quiet Child, EEYO, Kinø Flekke
- Status:
- Released
Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philip Byrne
as Self
Domo Dixon
as Self
Joe McGuigan
as Self
John Roche
as Self
Chris Williams
as Self
Snowy
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kiran Acharya, written by Kiran Acharya, produced by Sara Gunn-Smith.
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Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest online?
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Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest (2024) is currently available to rent or buy from IFI@Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest?
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The main cast of Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest (2024) includes Philip Byrne, Domo Dixon, Joe McGuigan, John Roche and Chris Williams. The film was directed by Kiran Acharya. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest released?
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Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest was released on May 8, 2024 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest worth watching?
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Gama Bomb: Survival of the Fastest (2024) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.