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Killing Bono
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Killing Bono

2011-04-01 · 115 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Drama

The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.

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Directors
Nick Hamm
Production companies
Greenroom Entertainment, Cinema Three, Generator Entertainment
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben BarnesBen BarnesNeil McCormick
Robert SheehanRobert SheehanIvan McCormick
Pete PostlethwaitePete PostlethwaiteKarl
Krysten RitterKrysten RitterGloria
Ralph BrownRalph BrownLeo
Justine WaddellJustine WaddellDanielle
Luke TreadawayLuke TreadawayNick
Martin McCannMartin McCannBono
Peter SerafinowiczPeter SerafinowiczHammond
Hugh O'ConorHugh O'ConorGary
Lisa McAllisterLisa McAllisterErika
Stanley TownsendStanley TownsendDanny Machin
John PrudhontFrankie
Mark GriffinMark GriffinThe Edge
Sam CorryPaul McGuinness
Seán DoyleSeán DoyleLarry Mullen Jr.
Joni KamenJoni KamenJoss
Sean DugganSean DugganLiam

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