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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away

October 23, 2020 1h 52m 7.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2020. Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away is a documentary film. directed by Emer Reynolds.

Starring Carl Shaaban, Huey Lewis, and James Hetfield

Synopsis

A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin became Ireland’s greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a poet, a dreamer, a wild man. Told extensively through the words of Lynott himself and focusing on some of his iconic songs, the film gets to the heart of Philip, the father, the husband, the friend, the son, the rock icon, the poet and the dreamer.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 23, 2020 5 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Ireland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Cowtown Pictures
  • Eagle Rock Film Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away about?

A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin became Ireland’s greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin ...

Who directed Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away?

Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away was directed by Emer Reynolds.

How long is Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away?

Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away released?

Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away was released on October 23, 2020 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away?

The main cast of Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away includes Carl Shaaban, Huey Lewis, James Hetfield, Adam Clayton, Eric Bell.