Pirate Radio
(2009)
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Pirate Radio
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Michael Hadley | ... | |
| Charlie Rowe | ... | ||
| Lucy Fleming | ... | ||
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | ||
| Tom Sturridge | ... | ||
| Ian Mercer | ... | ||
| Bill Nighy | ... | ||
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Will Adamsdale | ... | |
| Tom Brooke | ... | ||
| Rhys Darby | ... |
Angus
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| Nick Frost | ... |
Dave
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| Katherine Parkinson | ... | ||
| Chris O'Dowd | ... |
Simon
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Ike Hamilton | ... | |
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Stephen Moore | ... | |
"The Boat That Rocked" is an ensemble comedy in which the romance takes place between the young people of the '60s and pop music. It's about a band of rogue DJs that captivated Britain, playing the music that defined a generation and standing up to a government that wanted classical music, and nothing else, on the airwaves. The Count, a big, brash, American god of the airwaves; Quentin, the boss of Radio Rock -- a pirate radio station in the middle of the North Sea that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs; Gavin, the greatest DJ in Britain who has just returned from his drug tour of America to reclaim his rightful position; Dave, an ironic, intelligent and cruelly funny co-broadcaster; and a fearsome British government official out for blood against the drug takers and lawbreakers of a once-great nation. Written by Production office
I saw it twice on my overseas trip to Egypt and twice on my way back and loved every minute of it. I mimed the songs (passengers on the plane would not have appreciated me belting out Rolling Stones and Donovan:)) and danced on my seat all the way. Philip Seymor Hoffman was a delight and quite a fantastic actor and he really had tough competition since the whole cast was exceptional. Rhys Ifans is a far cry from the skinny weirdo on Notting Hill. Bill Nighy was a bit similar to his Love Actually role, still a favorite of mine. Emma Thompson was on for a few minutes, but you cannot imagine anyone else in that role. And, you can hardly recognize Kenneth Branagh! A must see movie for young and old, especially old because it will make them feel young again. I am 57 today!!