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Showbands

  • TV Movie
  • 2005
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Drama

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 se... Read allIt'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.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.

  • Director
    • Ian Fitzgibbon
  • Writer
    • John Moloney
  • Stars
    • Liam Cunningham
    • Kerry Katona
    • Tina Kellegher
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    47
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ian Fitzgibbon
    • Writer
      • John Moloney
    • Stars
      • Liam Cunningham
      • Kerry Katona
      • Tina Kellegher
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • Tony Golden
    Kerry Katona
    Kerry Katona
    • Denise
    Tina Kellegher
    Tina Kellegher
    • Gemma
    Don Wycherley
    Don Wycherley
    • Frank
    Denis Conway
    • Alan Rendell
    Hugh O'Conor
    Hugh O'Conor
    • Karl
    Tom Sullivan
    • Ricky Duvall
    • (as Tom Ó Súilleabháin)
    Philip O'Sullivan
    Philip O'Sullivan
    • Fr. Healy
    Rory Keenan
    Rory Keenan
    • Keith
    Donal Beecher
    • Wayne
    Ruth Bradley
    Ruth Bradley
    • Maggie
    Paddy C. Courtney
    Paddy C. Courtney
    • Radio Presenter
    Alexander Downes
    • Louie
    Kathy Downes
    • Sheila
    Dessie Gallagher
    • Jimmy
    Amy Huberman
    Amy Huberman
    • Bella
    Vanessa Keogh
    Vanessa Keogh
    • Hysterical Fan
    Conor Lambert
    Conor Lambert
    • Doyler
    • Director
      • Ian Fitzgibbon
    • Writer
      • John Moloney
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    • Alternate versions
      Showbands was originally broadcast on Irish TV as a 2-part TV movie (50 minutes/episode). All international broadcasts and the Irish DVD release is the full 100 minute TV-movie in one-part.
    • Connections
      Followed by Showbands II (2006)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 2, 2005 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • Ireland
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Showbands - vägen till stjärnorna
    • Filming locations
      • County Galway, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
      • Parallel Film Productions
      • Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)
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    • Budget
      • €3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)

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