Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away(2020)
Songs for While I'm Away
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away Synopsis
A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin became Ireland’s greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a poet, a dreamer, a wild man. Told extensively through the words of Lynott himself and focusing on some of his iconic songs, the film gets to the heart of Philip, the father, the husband, the friend, the son, the rock icon, the poet and the dreamer.
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away (2020) is a documentary film directed by Emer Reynolds, released on October 23, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Carl Shaaban, Huey Lewis, James Hetfield and Adam Clayton. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Emer Reynolds
- Producers:
- John Wallace, Alan Maher, Peter Worsley
- Production:
- Cowtown Pictures, Eagle Rock Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away before you stream it.
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carl Shaaban
as Phil Lynott
Huey Lewis
as Self
James Hetfield
as Self
Adam Clayton
as Self
Eric Bell
as Self
Phil Lynott
as Self (archive footage)
Suzi Quatro
as Self
Midge Ure
as Self
- Caroline Crowther
Caroline Crowther
as Self (as Caroline Taraskevics)
- Sarah Lynott
Sarah Lynott
as Self
- Cathleen Lynott
Cathleen Lynott
as Self
- Monica Lynott
Monica Lynott
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Emer Reynolds, produced by John Wallace, Alan Maher and Peter Worsley.
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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away online?
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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away?
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The main cast of Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away (2020) includes Carl Shaaban, Huey Lewis, James Hetfield, Adam Clayton and Eric Bell. The film was directed by Emer Reynolds. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away released?
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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away was released on October 23, 2020 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away worth watching?
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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away (2020) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away?
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Yes. The official Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.