When Jimmy Rabbitte wants to start a band, he has open auditions at his house.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Robert Arkins | ... | Jimmy Rabbitte | |
| Michael Aherne | ... | Steven Clifford | |
| Angeline Ball | ... | Imelda Quirke | |
| Maria Doyle Kennedy | ... | Natalie Murphy (as Maria Doyle) | |
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Dave Finnegan | ... | Mickah Wallace |
| Bronagh Gallagher | ... | Bernie McGloughlin | |
| Félim Gormley | ... | Dean Fay | |
| Glen Hansard | ... | Outspan Foster | |
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Dick Massey | ... | Billy Mooney |
| Johnny Murphy | ... | Joey 'The Lips' Fagan | |
| Ken McCluskey | ... | Derek Scully (as Kenneth McCluskey) | |
| Andrew Strong | ... | Deco Cuffe | |
| Colm Meaney | ... | Mr. Rabbitte | |
| Anne Kent | ... | Mrs. Rabbitte | |
| Andrea Corr | ... | Sharon Rabbitte | |
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Funny, musical and occasionally dramatic, this is the story of tumultuous rise and fall of a Dublin Soul band, The Commitments. Managed by Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed wheeler and dealer with a vision to create "The Worlds Hardest Working Band". Written by Rockpile
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dublin | soul music | reference to wilson pickett | working class | ireland |Taglines:
They Had Absolutely Nothing. But They Were Willing To Risk It All. See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
13 September 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$271,333, 18 August 1991Gross USA:
$14,919,570Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$14,919,570Company Credits
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Deco: That'll be the day.
Billy: I'm tellin' ya it's coming, so keep your Vaseline handy.
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Written by Wilson Pickett and Steve Cropper
Performed by Andrew Strong, with Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy and Bronagh Gallagher
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The producers wanted Andrew Strong's father to audition for one of the roles. He brought his 16-year old son along, who then landed the lead role. See more »Goofs
When listing famous rock stars who died, "the guy from Free" was listed as "died choking on vomit." Paul Kossoff actually died of drug-related heart problems. See more »Quotes
Billy: And you... George Michael... you ever call me a fuckin' eejit again, you'll go home with the drumsticks stuck up your hole... the one you don't sing out of.Deco: That'll be the day.
Billy: I'm tellin' ya it's coming, so keep your Vaseline handy.
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In The Midnight HourWritten by Wilson Pickett and Steve Cropper
Performed by Andrew Strong, with Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy and Bronagh Gallagher
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The first time I saw "The Commitments" I got surprised because it doesn't seem to be a Hollywood-like movie (talking about money) but it's a great example of good script and great performance of the actors/singers. When you see the movie, it seems to be a real-life-documentary.
The music is great! And the best of all is that some of The Commitments' members really play and sing... I recommend to buy the soundtrack (Vols. 1 & 2) if you really are a fan of soul-music. You're gonna love it!
Really... it's one of the best movies that I've seen! It's a movie made with the Soul!