Swagger of Thieves (2018)
Over a decade in the making, Swagger of Thieves follows rock band Head Like a Hole from the top of the charts to the bottom of a needle. Staring down their age, two pals and the main guts of HLAH, frontman Nigel Booga Beazley and 'co- conspirator' Nigel Regan strut the hard road out of hell, fighting to reconnect and return their band to past glory, amidst disgruntled band mates, a changed music industry, and disappointed wives. Struggling to place past addictions and sabotaged dreams behind them in their continuing quest for rock music relevance, the ever-collapsing binary stars of any Head Like a Hole lineup, are certain (not) to polish their legacy here. Swagger of Thieves captures what it means to be in a band with a reputation. Unrelentingly raw, wild and honest, to the point of being one of the most insightful music documentaries ever made. Essential viewing. New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF), Melbourne International Documentary Film Festival (MIDFF)
Cast
- Nigel 'Booga' Beazley - Self
- Nigel Regan - Self
- Andrew Durno - Self
- Andrew Ashston - Self
- Tom Watson - Self
- Mike Franklin-Browne - Self
- Mark Hamill - Self
Themes
Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage
Keywords
friendship, addiction, rock music, rock band, rockumentary, music documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swagger of Thieves about?
- Over a decade in the making, Swagger of Thieves follows rock band Head Like a Hole from the top of the charts to the bottom of a needle. Staring down their age, two pals and the main guts of HLAH, frontman Nigel Booga Beazley and 'co- conspirator' Nigel Regan strut the hard road out of hell, fighting to reconnect and return their band to past glory, amidst disgruntled band mates, a changed music industry, and disappointed wives. Struggling to place past addictions and sabotaged dreams behind them in their continuing quest for rock music relevance, the ever-collapsing binary stars of any Head Like a Hole lineup, are certain (not) to polish their legacy here. Swagger of Thieves captures what it means to be in a band with a reputation. Unrelentingly raw, wild and honest, to the point of being one of the most insightful music documentaries ever made. Essential viewing. New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF), Melbourne International Documentary Film Festival (MIDFF)
- Who directed Swagger of Thieves?
- Swagger of Thieves was directed by Julian Boshier.
- Who stars in Swagger of Thieves?
- Swagger of Thieves stars Nigel 'Booga' Beazley, Nigel Regan, Andrew Durno, Andrew Ashston, Tom Watson, Mike Franklin-Browne.
- How long is Swagger of Thieves?
- Swagger of Thieves has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Swagger of Thieves?
- Swagger of Thieves is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Swagger of Thieves produced?
- Swagger of Thieves was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Swagger of Thieves?
- The themes of Swagger of Thieves include: Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage.