Shane MacGowan

Shane MacGowan

Born: December 25, 1957
Died: November 30, 2023
in Pembury, Kent, England, UK
Shane MacGowan was an Irish singer and songwriter.

Movies for Shane MacGowan...

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
Title: Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
Character: Self
Released: December 4, 2020
Type: Movie
A celebration of the Irish punk/poet Shane MacGowan, lead singer and songwriter of The Pogues, that combines unseen archive footage from the band and MacGowan’s family with original animations.
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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Title: Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Character: Self
Released: April 29, 2017
Type: Movie
Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and others. Released in 2017.
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Irish Rock at the BBC
Title: Irish Rock at the BBC
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2015
Type: Movie
A whistle-stop tour of rock from over the water, taking in some of the finest Irish rock offerings from the early 70s to the present day, as captured on a variety of BBC shows from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of the Pops to Later... with Jools Holland.
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Basically, Johnny Moped
Title: Basically, Johnny Moped
Character: Self
Released: June 14, 2013
Type: Movie
A funny and often moving account of one of UK music's great lost treasures. Formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from Croydon, Johnny Moped were the band fronted by, and named after, the enigmatic Paul Halford aka Johnny Moped. By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in London and for a brief moment even looked like contenders. Despite being able to count both Chrissie Hynde and Captain Sensible as past members, success was not to come their way and Johnny Moped are now largely forgotten, punk rock's great lost band. Their story is however a fascinating one that, along with some of the era's most innovative music deserves to be heard.
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If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
Title: If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
Character: Self
Released: December 14, 2007
Type: Movie
Adrian Edmondson narrates a documentary chronicling the story of Stiff Records, a tiny independent that took music out of the boardroom and gave it back to the fans. Stiff's successes included Nick Lowe, the Damned, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, Madness, Tracey Ullman and the Pogues. Contributors include Captain Sensible, Jonathan Ross, Suggs, Shane MacGowan and label founders Jake Riviera and Dave Robinson.
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The Pogues: Poguevision
Title: The Pogues: Poguevision
Released: October 27, 2006
Type: Movie
Thirteen examples of The Pogues unique brand of hellraising folk, ranging from punky takes on traditional Irish songs like 'Dirty Old Town' to the Shane MacGowan penned originals which offered romanticised visions of life viewed through the bottom of a bottle.
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Title: The Henry Rollins Show
Released: April 1, 2006
Type: TV
The Henry Rollins Show was a weekly talk show hosted by Henry Rollins on the Independent Film Channel. The show featured Rollins' monologues, interviews with celebrities and uncensored musical performances. The show was canceled after the wrap of its second season.
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The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’
Title: The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’
Character: Self
Released: December 19, 2005
Type: Movie
A look at the creation of The Pogues' song "Fairytale of New York".
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Shane MacGowan & The Popes: Live at Montreux 1995
Title: Shane MacGowan & The Popes: Live at Montreux 1995
Character: Shane MacGowan
Released: November 16, 2004
Type: Movie
Shane MacGowan first came to prominence as the singer and principal songwriter of The Pogues, writing huge international hits such as "Fairytale Of New York" and "The Irish Rover". After splitting from the band in 1991 he reappeared with a new band, the Popes, who released their debut album "The Snake" in 1995. He remains an iconic figure in Irish music. Recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 15, 1995.
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The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
Title: The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
Character: Self
Released: November 15, 2004
Type: Movie
The Pogues playing on St. Patrick's Day in London's Town and Country serves to remind fans why we loved the band and possibly why their breakup was inevitable. A thoroughly sloshed Shane MacGowan mumbles and screams his way through most of their hits to that point in time. Of course, real fans like the mumbling and the screaming. Lots of energy, great guests - The Specials, the late Kirstie MacColl and especially the late great Joe Strummer - who not only gets up on stage for a stirring rendition of London Calling, but serves as a kind of host for the evening as he discusses what made the Pogues so great. The video times in at a paltry 60 minutes which leaves you begging for more, but between the singalong Wild Rover and the silly string silliness of Fiesta, it is a jam-packed entertaining piece of music history.
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Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Title: Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Character: Self
Released: March 3, 2001
Type: Movie
A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.
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If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story
Title: If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
Music videos and archived footage supplement recent interviews in this documentary of ex-Pogues singer Shane MacGowan. We follow his life from the early days in Ireland and England, through his formation of - and later dismissal from - The Pogues, to his new band The Popes. Shane's family, friends, and former bandmates comment on the music, the rumors, and the alcohol.
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The Filth and the Fury
Title: The Filth and the Fury
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 29, 2000
Type: Movie
Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions as well as interviews with group members who lived to tell the tale--including the one and only John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).
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A Song for Eurotrash
Title: A Song for Eurotrash
Character: Self - Special Guest
Released: May 12, 1998
Type: Movie
A satirical look at Eurovision featuring cover versions of classic songs.
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos
Title: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1998
Type: Movie
A collection of the best of music videos by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds from 1984 to 1997, all with a "making of" commentary. Each of them excellent, despite the band's obvious dislike of making videos, welcoming every chance to get out of it. Tracklist: 1. Stagger Lee 2. Where The Wild Roses Grow 3. Into My Arms 4. (Are You) The One That I've Been Waiting For? 5. Henry Lee 6. Red Right Hand 7. Loverman 8. Do You Love Me? 9. Deanna 10. The Ship Song 11. Tupelo 12. In The Ghetto 13. Jack The Ripper 14. What A Wonderful World 15. Straight To You 16. The Mercy Seat 17. The Weeping Song 18. The Singer 19. I Had A Dream, Joe 20. Wanted Man
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Oscar
Title: Oscar
Character: Self
Released: October 12, 1997
Type: Movie
Writer Michael Bracewell presents an unusual and provocative look at the life and legacy of Oscar Wilde, the controversial Irish-born writer. Michael sets out to rescue him from the dangers of respectability by portraying him as an inspiration to generations of rockers and artists.
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The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan
Title: The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan
Character: Self
Released: March 17, 1997
Type: Movie
A look at the colourful lifestyle and inspiring music and lyrics of Shane MacGowan, former lead singer of the Pogues. Featuring specially-recorded performances of MacGowan's songs.
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Title: The Frank Skinner Show
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 1995
Type: TV
The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and 2005. As well as celebrity interviews, the shows included an initial stand-up routine, various sketches throughout the episode and usually concluded with a comedic song featuring Frank and the guest stars. The Frank Skinner Show became notorious over the years for the unconventional nature of the interviews, including some shocking revelations from the guests. The programme ended in 2005 after nine series. It was screened on BBC One from its first episode on 10 September 1995 until 3 June 1999. In 2000, the show moved to ITV. The programme was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in 2001.
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The Ghosts of Oxford Street
Title: The Ghosts of Oxford Street
Character: Duke of York
Released: December 25, 1991
Type: Movie
Malcolm McLaren, writes, directs and narrates the "history" of Oxford Street. With musical performances by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, Tom Jones, Sinead O'Connor, Happy Mondays and more.
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The Pogues Live in Tokyo
Title: The Pogues Live in Tokyo
Released: October 30, 1988
Type: Movie
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Completely Pogued
Title: Completely Pogued
Released: March 17, 1988
Type: Movie
'What we did, right, was we broke open the pop market, right? To trad music, right? Irish trad music, yeah? Now what happened after that I don't know...' So confesses toothy, hard-drinkin' Shane McGowan, lead man with punk-folk megastars the Pogues, the band that has taken traditional Irish folk and ramshackle rock to the bright pop lights of Wembley. In this rather haphazard but proud spirit, the documentary, like the Pogues' career itself, continues: the band and the various famous rockers they've jammed with offering opinions and anecdotes in a surprisingly entertaining and often revealing manner. Even if you have absolutely no interest in the music, the vast array of pasty-faced uglies is really quite stunning.
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Eat the Rich
Title: Eat the Rich
Character: Terrorist
Released: October 23, 1987
Type: Movie
Alex is a disgruntled waiter at a snobby exclusive restaurant who falls on hard times. Forced to deal with the contempt and disgust of the upper class, Alex & cohorts attempt to go on a rampage. Meanwhile, General Karprov and Spider plot to involve the inept anarchists into their plans to derail the prime-minister-to-be's campaign.
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Straight to Hell
Title: Straight to Hell
Character: Bruno McMahon
Released: June 26, 1987
Type: Movie
A gang of bank robbers with a suitcase full of money go to the desert to hide out. After burying the loot, they find their way to a surreal town full of cowboys who drink an awful lot of coffee.
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The Punk Rock Movie
Title: The Punk Rock Movie
Character: Self
Released: June 9, 1978
Type: Movie
Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78