Showbands
“Get ready for the most fun since "The Commitments".”
Synopsis
It's Ireland in the 1960s and showbands and ballrooms are big business. However, Tony is struggling to repay his bank loan and is in danger of losing his ballroom. In order to save it, he sets out to turn unknown female performer Denise into a superstar practically overnight.
Top Cast
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Liam Cunningham
Tony Golden
Kerry Katona
Denise
Tina Kellegher
Gemma
Don Wycherley
Frank
Denis Conway
Alan Rendell
Hugh O'Conor
Karl
Tomás Ó Súilleabháin
Ricky Duvall
Philip O'Sullivan
Fr. Healy
Rory Keenan
Keith
Donal Beecher
Ruth Bradley
Paddy C. Courtney
Alexander Downes
Kathy Downes
Dessie Gallagher
Amy Huberman
Vanessa Keogh
Conor Lambert
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Fitzgibbon
- Screenplay & Story
- John Moloney
- Original Score
- John McPhillips
- Original Title
- Showbands
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Parallel Films, RTÉ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Fitzgibbon
John Moloney
John McPhillips
Owen McPolin
Stephen O'Connell
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Fitzgibbon
Director
John McPhillips
Original Music Composer
Owen McPolin
Director of Photography
Stephen O'Connell
Editor
John Moloney
Writer
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Showbands.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showbands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Showbands about?
It's Ireland in the 1960s and showbands and ballrooms are big business. However, Tony is struggling to repay his bank loan and is in danger of losing his ballroom. In order to save it, he sets out to turn unknown female performer Denise into a superstar practically overnight.
Who directed Showbands?
Showbands was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.
Who stars in Showbands?
The principal cast of Showbands includes Liam Cunningham, Kerry Katona, Tina Kellegher, Don Wycherley, Denis Conway.
When was Showbands released and how long is it?
Showbands was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Showbands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Showbands was composed by John McPhillips.