Film·1996·52m

The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

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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. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)

Directed by Shay Healy

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Phil Lynott
Phil LynottSelf (archive footage)
Philomena Lynott
Philomena LynottSelf - Phil's Mother
Caroline Crowther
Caroline CrowtherSelf - Phil's Wife
Brian Downey
Brian DowneySelf - Drummer, Thin Lizzy
Frank Murray
Frank MurraySelf - Tour Manager
Gary Moore
Gary MooreSelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Eric Bell
Eric BellSelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Scott Gorham
Scott GorhamSelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Robbie Brennan
Robbie BrennanSelf - Drums
Brush Shiels
Brush ShielsSelf - Skid Row
Brian Robertson
Brian RobertsonSelf - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy
Chris Morrison
Chris MorrisonSelf - Manager, Thin Lizzy

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