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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities (2015): Cast

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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities is a 2015 music documentary directed by Mike Connolly, starring Bono, Bob Geldof and The Edge. It runs 1 hour.

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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Mike Connolly
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
Studio
BBC Four
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities About?

The premise of The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities without spoilers.

This musical documentary explores the evolution of Irish rock, punk, and pop music. It follows the careers of iconic artists, from Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy to The Undertones and U2, tracing their origins from the showbands of the late 1950s to contemporary acts. The film examines the merging of Belfast’s hard rock sound with Dublin’s folk-influenced melodies, illustrating how these elements combined to define the distinctive sound of Irish rock and pop.

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Cast & crew

The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities Cast

Bono leads the cast, with Bob Geldof and The Edge. Directed by Mike Connolly; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mike Connolly

More films directed by Mike Connolly: DeLorean: Back from the Future, Elvis: The Rebirth of the King, Oasis: Right Here Right Now and No Sleep ’Til Sheffield: Pulp Go Public.

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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities?

The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities released?

The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities was released on March 13, 2015.

Who directed The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities?

The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities was directed by Mike Connolly.

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Who is in the cast of The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities?

The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities stars Bono, Bob Geldof and The Edge, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities have a post-credit scene?

No. The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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