Showbands movie poster

Showbands

"Get ready for the most fun since "The Commitments"."

January 2, 2005 1h 40m

Originally released in 2005. Showbands is a drama film. directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.

Starring Liam Cunningham, Kerry Katona, and Tina Kellegher

Synopsis

It's Ireland in the 1960s and showbands and ballrooms are big business. However, Tony is struggling to repay his bank loan and is in danger of losing his ballroom. In order to save it, he sets out to turn unknown female performer Denise into a superstar practically overnight.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 2005 21 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Budget $3.3M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country Ireland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,331,500

Production Companies

  • Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
  • Parallel Films
  • RTÉ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Showbands about?

It's Ireland in the 1960s and showbands and ballrooms are big business. However, Tony is struggling to repay his bank loan and is in danger of losing his ballroom. In order to save it, he sets out ...

Who directed Showbands?

Showbands was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.

How long is Showbands?

Showbands has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Showbands released?

Showbands was released on January 2, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Showbands?

The main cast of Showbands includes Liam Cunningham, Kerry Katona, Tina Kellegher, Don Wycherley, Denis Conway.