Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation

Synopsis

Affectionate but honest portrait of Thin Lizzy, arguably the best hard rock band to come out of Ireland. Starting with the remix of the classic album Jailbreak by Scott Gorham and Brian Downie, the film takes us through the rollercoaster ride that is the story of Thin Lizzy. From early footage of singer Phil Lynott in Ireland in his pre-Lizzy bands the Black Eagles and Orphanage, it follows his progress as he, guitarist Eric Bell and drummer Brian Downie form the basic three-piece that was to become Thin Lizzy - a name taken from the Beano. Using original interviews with Bell, Downie, the man who signed them and their first manager, it traces the early years leading to the recruitment of guitarists Brian 'Robbo' Robertson and Scott Gorham - the classic line-up. The film uses a number of stills, some seen on TV for the first time, archive from contemporary TV shows and a range of tracks both well known and not so famous.

Main Cast

Phil Lynott

Age : N/A | Popularity : 14%

Eric Bell

Age : 77 | Popularity : 8%

Brian Downey

Age : N/A | Popularity : 1%

Gary Moore

Age : 58 | Popularity : 15%

Scott Gorham

Age : 73 | Popularity : 15%

Brian Robertson

Age : 68 | Popularity : 4%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Linda Brusasco
	Executive Producer	Hamish Barbour
Directing	Director	Linda Brusasco
Department	Role	Name

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