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Release Year: 2011
Nation: Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Skotonontas ton Bono, Σκοτώνοντας τον Μπόνο, Kinyírni Bonót, Morte a Bono, Убить Боно
Director: Nick Hamm
Writer: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Simon Maxwell
Producer(s):
Companies: Cinema Three, Generator Entertainment, Greenroom Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: N/A
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Keywords: gay character, rivalry, teenage boy
Killing Bono tells the true story of brothers Neil and Ivan McCormick who aspire to become rock stars in the late 1970s. However, their dreams are dashed when their high school friends, U2, skyrocket to global fame while they struggle to make a name for themselves.
The film is set against the backdrop of the vibrant Irish music scene and follows Neil's descent into jealousy and resentment towards his old friends' success. The narrative explores themes of rivalry, ambition, and the complexities of friendship. Despite its comedic elements, Killing Bono offers a compelling portrayal of life in the shadow of extraordinary achievement.
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