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Killing Bono

Killing Bono

Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry

20116.21h 55mR

Overview

The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.

Directed by Nick Hamm
Written by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Neil McCormick
Produced by Piers Tempest, Ian Flooks, Mark Huffam
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Top Cast

Ben Barnes

Ben Barnes

Neil McCormick

Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan

Ivan McCormick

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Karl

Krysten Ritter

Krysten Ritter

Gloria

Ralph Brown

Ralph Brown

Leo

Justine Waddell

Justine Waddell

Danielle

Luke Treadaway

Luke Treadaway

Nick

Martin McCann

Martin McCann

Bono

Peter Serafinowicz

Peter Serafinowicz

Hammond

Hugh O'Conor

Hugh O'Conor

Gary

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rivalryteenage boy

About Killing Bono

Killing Bono is a comedy, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of rivalry, teenage boy. Directed by Nick Hamm, it stars Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Pete Postlethwaite. The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.

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