Still Crazy (1998)
They were "Strange Fruit". Some called them the greatest rock band of the '70s. They haven't played together for 20 years. No wonder they're worried about their performance.
In the 1970s, Strange Fruit were it. They lived the rock lifestyle to the max, groupies, drugs, internal tension and an ex front man dead from an overdose. Even their demise was glamorous; when lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. Twenty years on, these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance.
Cast
- Stephen Rea - Tony Costello
- Billy Connolly - Hughie
- Jimmy Nail - Les Wickes
- Timothy Spall - David "Beano" Baggot
- Bill Nighy - Ray Simms
- Juliet Aubrey - Karen Knowles
- Helena Bergström - Astrid Simms
- Bruce Robinson - Brian Lovell
- Hans Matheson - Luke Shand
- Rachael Stirling - Clare Knowles
Screenplay
Themes
A Second Chance at Love, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Parody and Spoof, High School Reunion and Comedy
Keywords
manager, birthday, 1970s, bus, stage, overdose, comeback, condom, taxes, rivalry, mockumentary, reunion, fame, drugs, rock band
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Still Crazy about?
- In the 1970s, Strange Fruit were it. They lived the rock lifestyle to the max, groupies, drugs, internal tension and an ex front man dead from an overdose. Even their demise was glamorous; when lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. Twenty years on, these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance.
- Who directed Still Crazy?
- Still Crazy was directed by Brian Gibson.
- Who stars in Still Crazy?
- Still Crazy stars Stephen Rea, Billy Connolly, Jimmy Nail, Timothy Spall, Bill Nighy, Juliet Aubrey.
- How long is Still Crazy?
- Still Crazy has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Still Crazy?
- Still Crazy is a Comedy, Music film.
- How much did Still Crazy gross?
- Still Crazy grossed $524,864 worldwide.
- Where was Still Crazy produced?
- Still Crazy was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Still Crazy?
- The themes of Still Crazy include: A Second Chance at Love, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Parody and Spoof, High School Reunion and Comedy.