The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities(2015)
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities Synopsis
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.
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities (2015) is a music and documentary film directed by Mike Connolly, released on March 13, 2015 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Bob Geldof, Bono, The Edge and Sinéad O'Connor. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Connolly
- Production:
- BBC Four
- Status:
- Released
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Geldof
as Self
Bono
as Self
The Edge
as Self
Sinéad O'Connor
as Self
Richard Dormer
as Himself - Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Mike Connolly.
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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities?
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The main cast of The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities (2015) includes Bob Geldof, Bono, The Edge, Sinéad O'Connor and Richard Dormer. The film was directed by Mike Connolly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities released?
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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities was released on March 13, 2015 and runs for 1h.
Is The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities worth watching?
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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities (2015) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.