We Were Kings (2017): Cast
We Were Kings is a 2017 music documentary directed by Christian von Brockhausen and Timo Großpietsch, starring Ole Fries, Markus Krieg and Michael Borwitzky. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Directors
- Christian von Brockhausen and Timo Großpietsch
- Genres
- Music , Documentary
- Original language
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German
- Studio
- Hoferichter & Jacobs
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is We Were Kings About?
The premise of We Were Kings without spoilers.
This documentary explores the story of Union Youth, a German grunge band that rose from obscurity to Los Angeles only to experience a devastating downfall fifteen years prior. Now reformed as “Pictures” with a few new members, they embark on a comeback, confronting past struggles with addiction and responsibility. The film is a compelling musical drama about the complexities of friendship and the challenges of pursuing a musical revival.
We Were Kings Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- rock band
- drug abuse
We Were Kings Cast
Ole Fries leads the cast, with Markus Krieg and Michael Borwitzky. Directed by Christian von Brockhausen and Timo Großpietsch; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Christian von Brockhausen
- Co-director Timo Großpietsch
- Ole Fries as themselves
- Markus Krieg as themselves
- Michael Borwitzky as themselves
- Maze Exler as themselves
We Were Kings Also Known As
Also known as “Мы были королями”.
- Also known as
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- Мы были королями
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We Were Kings FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of We Were Kings, each answered in a sentence.
How long is We Were Kings?
We Were Kings runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was We Were Kings released?
We Were Kings was released on February 11, 2017.
Who directed We Were Kings?
We Were Kings was directed by Christian von Brockhausen and Timo Großpietsch.
Who is in the cast of We Were Kings?
We Were Kings stars Ole Fries, Markus Krieg and Michael Borwitzky, among 4 credited actors.
Does We Were Kings have a post-credit scene?
No. We Were Kings has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is We Were Kings in?
The original language of We Were Kings is German.
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