The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott (1996)
1996 · 0h 52m · Documentary, Music
Genres: Documentary, Music
When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane.
Director: Shay Healy
Cast
Phil Lynott as Self (archive footage)Philomena Lynott as Self - Phil's MotherCaroline Crowther as Self - Phil's WifeBrian Downey as Self - Drummer, Thin LizzyFrank Murray as Self - Tour ManagerGary Moore as Self - Guitarist, Thin LizzyEric Bell as Self - Guitarist, Thin LizzyScott Gorham as Self - Guitarist, Thin LizzyRobbie Brennan as Self - DrumsBrush Shiels as Self - Skid RowBrian Robertson as Self - Guitarist, Thin LizzyChris Morrison as Self - Manager, Thin LizzyMore like this
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