Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40 (2016)
One of the most commercially successful acts of all time, UB40 enjoyed decades of huge success, selling over 70 million records with global hits including Red Red Wine, Can't Help Falling in Love and I Got You Babe. But stardom and fame came at a price and the band found themselves victims of their own success; bankrupt and penniless. Featuring newly filmed interviews with Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Astro, Brian Travers, Mickey Virtue and Jimmy Brown, the band recount their phenomenal rise to fame and speak with candour on their ongoing dispute that has split a family and a band, as they continue to tour as two separate groups - both using the name UB40.
Director: Charlie Thomas
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 2, 2016
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40 about?
- One of the most commercially successful acts of all time, UB40 enjoyed decades of huge success, selling over 70 million records with global hits including Red Red Wine, Can't Help Falling in Love and I Got You Babe. But stardom and fame came at a price and the band found themselves victims of their own success; bankrupt and penniless. Featuring newly filmed interviews with Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Astro, Brian Travers, Mickey Virtue and Jimmy Brown, the band recount their phenomenal rise to fame and speak with candour on their ongoing dispute that has split a family and a band, as they continue to tour as two separate groups - both using the name UB40.
- Who directed Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40?
- Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40 was directed by Charlie Thomas.
- Who stars in Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40?
- Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40 stars Chrissie Hynde.
- How long is Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40?
- Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40 has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40?
- Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40 is a Documentary, Music film.