The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott (1996)

When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)

Cast (24)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Phil Lynott

Self (archive footage)

P

Philomena Lynott

Self - Phil's Mother

C

Caroline Crowther

Self - Phil's Wife

Brian Downey

Self - Drummer, Thin Lizzy

F

Frank Murray

Self - Tour Manager

Gary Moore

Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy

Eric Bell

Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy

Scott Gorham

Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy

R

Robbie Brennan

Self - Drums

B

Brush Shiels

Self - Skid Row

Brian Robertson

Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy

C

Chris Morrison

Self - Manager, Thin Lizzy

Van Morrison

Self

Mark Knopfler

Self

Bono

Self

Bob Geldof

Self

Jon Bon Jovi

Self

Slash

Self

Huey Lewis

Self

Midge Ure

Self

D

Doishe Nagel

Self - Guitarist

J

Jim Fitzpatrick

Self - Artist

D

Darren Wharton

Self - Keyboards

J

Jerome Rimson

Self - Bass

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