Rent Crock of Gold (2020)
4.0 of 5 from 103 ratings
2h 5min
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- Synopsis:
- "Crock of Gold" is the definitive feature documentary on Irish musical icon, Shane MacGowan, best known as the lead singer of 'The Pogues'. Exploring the wild and roving life of Ireland's most beloved punk poet through unseen archive footage, as well as contributions from Shane himself and those who know him best, 'Crock of Gold' provides the ultimate celebration of the man, his unique talent and his enduring legacy.
- Actors:
- Shane MacGowan, Johnny Depp, Siobhan MacGowan, Maurice MacGowan, Victoria Clarke, Gerry Adams, Ann Scanlon, Bobby Gillespie, The Pogues, Bono, Nick Cave, Paolo Ikonomi, Terry Edwards
- Directors:
- Julien Temple
- Producers:
- Johnny Depp, Stephen Deuters, Stephen Malit
- Writers:
- Julien Temple
- Aka:
- Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
- Studio:
- Altitude Film Distribution
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Singer Biopics
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Reviews (2) of Crock of Gold
Enjoyed this - Crock of Gold review by TH
I admit I didnt know too much about The Pogues or Shane other than the fairytale of New York song. I found this a really interesting look at someone who likes to do things his way and a true Irish singer songwriter. I may now be converted to listen to more of their music.
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Best rockstar doc? - Crock of Gold review by HW
Of course I had to watch this again after the recent death of this punk rock, London-Irish, songwriting legend. Parts of it were painful. To see how much MacGowan’s health had declined a few years before his death was surely a warning against excess. However Julien Temple (who also directed a similarly energetic doc on the Sex Pistols) tells MacGowan’s crazy story in such a fascinating, exhilarating manner, allowing the man to speak for himself on all his musical and life influences; from Irish history to punk rock. Archive footage and animation are combined to dazzling effect and we are left in no doubt that Macgowan was a unique, imaginative artist; an articulate intellectual who defied his legacy as a mere drunkard. Just be glad this film comes with subtitles! Do yourself a favour and listen to some Pogues albums.
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