Killing Bono (2011)
Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry
The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
Director: Nick Hamm
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: April 1, 2011
Cast
- Ben Barnes - Neil McCormick
- Robert Sheehan - Ivan McCormick
- Pete Postlethwaite - Karl
- Krysten Ritter - Gloria
- Ralph Brown - Leo
- Justine Waddell - Danielle
- Luke Treadaway - Nick
- Martin McCann - Bono
- Peter Serafinowicz - Hammond
- Hugh O'Conor - Gary
Screenplay
- Dick Clement (Screenplay)
- Ian La Frenais (Screenplay)
- Neil McCormick (Novel)
- Simon Maxwell (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Kieran McGuigan
Editing: Billy Sneddon
Production: Greenroom Entertainment, Cinema Three, Generator Entertainment
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendships Born from Rivalry, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
rivalry, teenage boy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Killing Bono about?
- The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
- Who directed Killing Bono?
- Killing Bono was directed by Nick Hamm.
- Who stars in Killing Bono?
- Killing Bono stars Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Pete Postlethwaite, Krysten Ritter, Ralph Brown, Justine Waddell.
- How long is Killing Bono?
- Killing Bono has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Killing Bono?
- Killing Bono is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Killing Bono produced?
- Killing Bono was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Killing Bono?
- The themes of Killing Bono include: Friendships Born from Rivalry, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.