Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

Name: Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
Genre: Documentary
Released: December 4, 2020
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 77
Cast: Ann Scanlon, Bobby Gillespie, Bono, Gerry Adams, Johnny Depp

2020

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Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: December 4, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: Ann Scanlon, Bobby Gillespie, Bono, Gerry Adams, Johnny Depp, Maurice MacGowan, Shane MacGowan, Siobhan MacGowan, The Pogues, Victoria Mary Clarke

Summary: Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan dives into the life of the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues, who famously combined traditional Irish music with the visceral energy of punk rock. Featuring unseen archival footage from the band and MacGowan’s family, as well as animation fromCrock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan dives into the life of the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues, who famously combined traditional Irish music with the visceral energy of punk rock. Featuring unseen archival footage from the band and MacGowan’s family, as well as animation from legendary illustrator Ralph Steadman, Julien Temple’s rollicking love letter spotlights the iconic frontman up to his 60th birthday celebration, where singers, movie stars and rock ’n’ roll outlaws gather to celebrate the man and his legacy.… Expand

Director: Julien Temple

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 124 min

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Tim Stegall

Dec 4, 2020

Julien Temple gave Shane MacGowan exactly the documentary he deserves – unruly and full of heart. Read full review

Steve Pond

Dec 13, 2020

The film skims over much of MacGowan’s post-Pogues career and doesn’t include any old bandmates talking about him. It’s not the Shane MacGowan chronology; it’s the Shane MacGowan experience. And that’s a tough, heartbreaking and inspiring experience. Read full review

The Guardian Andrew Pulver

Dec 4, 2020

In the end, the film operates best as an act of ancestor-worship to an extraordinary musician whose best days – we are forced to sadly conclude – appear to be behind him. Read full review

Matthew Anderson

Dec 13, 2020

Visually striking and audibly arresting from its opening number until the curtain comes down, Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan is an affectionate paean to its irascible, impudent frontman. Read full review

Chris Barsanti

Nov 24, 2020

The film is affectingly poignant in its frequently uncomfortable presentation of Shane MacGowan’s physical ruination. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Dec 14, 2020

Temple’s made a fascinating film that sets the record straight — in a lot of slurred words — about MacGowan while he’s still able to do it. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Dec 3, 2020

The director Julien Temple — who has excellent documentaries on the Sex Pistols, Joe Strummer and other galvanic musicians under his belt — is very good at this sort of thing. Read full review

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MarkTakayama

Jun 7, 2022

I had never heard of him. I learned a lot of things about Shane. His music was great. I loved it. I Googled and YouTubed his video and music. It was really hard for me to watch the disabled Shane. He is still drinking and smoking. Anyway, he did a great job!

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