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Showbands (2005)

Movie ★ 9.0 100 min

Drama

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.

Ian Fitzgibbon Director John Moloney Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 2, 2005
Runtime
100 min
Budget
$3.3M
IMDb
tt0433315
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Language

Cast

Liam Cunningham Liam Cunningham Tony Golden Kerry Katona Kerry Katona Denise Tina Kellegher Tina Kellegher Gemma Don Wycherley Don Wycherley Frank Denis Conway Denis Conway Alan Rendell Hugh O'Conor Hugh O'Conor Karl Tomás Ó Súilleabháin Tomás Ó Súilleabháin Ricky Duvall Philip O'Sullivan Philip O'Sullivan Fr. Healy Rory Keenan Rory Keenan Keith Donal Beecher Ruth Bradley Ruth Bradley Paddy C. Courtney Paddy C. Courtney Alexander Downes Kathy Downes Dessie Gallagher Dessie Gallagher Amy Huberman Amy Huberman Vanessa Keogh Conor Lambert Conor Lambert

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Showbands stars Liam Cunningham, Kerry Katona, Tina Kellegher, Don Wycherley.
When was Showbands released?
Showbands is a 2005 drama film.
Where can I watch Showbands?
You can watch Showbands with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.