Byrne About Byrne
Synopsis
In this diverse and inventive autobiography, painter and author John Byrne travels from his youth, through his art school years to the period of his stage and TV plays, and on to his death, sometime in the future. With him is Robbie Coltrane as himself and as a shamus invented by Byrne, who discovers there are as many aspects to the author as there are actors playing him.
Top Cast
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John Byrne
Self/Mobile Library Driver
Robbie Coltrane
Self/Detective
Stuart Davids
Young Byrne/Phil McCann
Robert Carlyle
Spanky Farrell
William Blair
Hector McKenzie
Alastair Galbraith
Gunman
William Buchanan
Little Byrne
Ewen Duncan
Musical Byrne
Juliet Cadzow
Mother
Bill Paterson
Father/F.S. McDade
Katy Murphy
Usherette/Backing Vocals
Muriel Gray
Waitress/Backing Vocals
Ralph Riach
Collector
Kate Donnelly
Bride
Richard Wilson
Eddie Clockerty
Jacqueline Anderson
Cartwheel Doll
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Byrne
- Screenplay & Story
- John Byrne
- Original Title
- Byrne About Byrne
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Byrne
John Byrne
John McNeill
Department Leadership Roster
John Byrne
Director
John Byrne
Writer
John McNeill
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Byrne About Byrne
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What is Byrne About Byrne about?
In this diverse and inventive autobiography, painter and author John Byrne travels from his youth, through his art school years to the period of his stage and TV plays, and on to his death, sometime in the future. With him is Robbie Coltrane as himself and as a shamus invented by Byrne, who discovers there are as many aspects to the author as there are actors playing him.
Who directed Byrne About Byrne?
Byrne About Byrne was directed by John Byrne.
Who stars in Byrne About Byrne?
The principal cast of Byrne About Byrne includes John Byrne, Robbie Coltrane, Stuart Davids, Robert Carlyle, William Blair.
When was Byrne About Byrne released and how long is it?
Byrne About Byrne was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.