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2011-09-16 · 80 min · ★ 6.4
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 TreadawayAdam
Natalia TenaMorello
Mathew BayntonTyko
Ruta GedmintasLake
Sophie WuKim
Rebecca BensonLucie
Jonny PhillipsJay
Alastair MackenzieMark
Joseph MydellThe Prophet
Gilly GilchristBruce the Roadie
Newton FaulknerHimself
Laura McMonagleTyko's Female Friend / Tartan GirlsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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