Killing Bono
“Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry”
Synopsis
The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Official Killing Bono Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-07
Top Cast
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Ben Barnes
Neil McCormick
Robert Sheehan
Ivan McCormick
Pete Postlethwaite
Karl
Krysten Ritter
Gloria
Ralph Brown
Leo
Justine Waddell
Danielle
Luke Treadaway
Nick
Martin McCann
Bono
Peter Serafinowicz
Hammond
Hugh O'Conor
Gary
Lisa McAllister
Erika
Stanley Townsend
Danny Machin
John Prudhont
Frankie
Mark Griffin
The Edge
Sam Corry
Paul McGuinness
Seán Doyle
Larry Mullen Jr.
Joni Kamen
Joss
Sean Duggan
Liam
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Hamm
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Simon Maxwell
- Original Title
- Killing Bono
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Greenroom Entertainment, Cinema Three, Generator Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Hamm
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Simon Maxwell, Neil McCormick
Kieran McGuigan
Billy Sneddon
Ian Flooks, Mark Huffam, Piers Tempest
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Hamm
Director
Dick Clement
Screenplay
Ian La Frenais
Screenplay
Simon Maxwell
Screenplay
Ian Flooks
Producer
Mark Huffam
Producer
Piers Tempest
Producer
Kieran McGuigan
Director of Photography
Billy Sneddon
Editor
Tom McCullagh
Production Design
Lorna Marie Mugan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killing Bono
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Killing Bono about?
The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
Who directed Killing Bono?
Killing Bono was directed by Nick Hamm.
Who stars in Killing Bono?
The principal cast of Killing Bono includes Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Pete Postlethwaite, Krysten Ritter, Ralph Brown.
When was Killing Bono released and how long is it?
Killing Bono was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Is Killing Bono based on a book or true story?
Killing Bono is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Neil McCormick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killing Bono?
Killing Bono holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).