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I Used to Be Famous
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I Used to Be Famous

2022-09-09 · 104 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Drama · Music

A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.

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Directors
Eddie Sternberg
Production companies
Forty Foot Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ed SkreinEd SkreinVince
Eleanor MatsuuraEleanor MatsuuraAmber
Eoin MackenEoin MackenAustin
Kurt EgyiawanKurt EgyiawanDia
Neil StukeNeil StukeDennis
Racheal OforiRacheal OforiMel
Leo LongLeo LongStevie
Lorraine AshbourneLorraine AshbourneCheryl
Stanley MorganStanley MorganVince (age 19)
Lee NevilleLee NevillePriest (uncredited)

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