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2011-09-16 · 80 min · ★ 6.4

Music · Romance · Comedy

Two feuding rock stars get handcuffed together for 24 hours at a music festival where they are both due to perform.

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Directors
David Mackenzie
Production companies
Sigma Films, Creative Scotland, BBC Film
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 6,255

Top Cast

Luke TreadawayLuke TreadawayAdam
Natalia TenaNatalia TenaMorello
Mathew BayntonMathew BayntonTyko
Ruta GedmintasRuta GedmintasLake
Sophie WuSophie WuKim
Rebecca BensonRebecca BensonLucie
Jonny PhillipsJonny PhillipsJay
Alastair MackenzieAlastair MackenzieMark
Joseph MydellJoseph MydellThe Prophet
Kari CorbettKirsty
Gilly GilchristGilly GilchristBruce the Roadie
Newton FaulknerNewton FaulknerHimself
Laura McMonagleLaura McMonagleTyko's Female Friend / Tartan Girls

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