Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan

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Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan

2020

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CROCK OF GOLD – A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN deep dives into the life of the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues, who famously combined traditional Irish music with the visceral energy of punk rock. Featuring unseen archival footage from the band and MacGowan's family, as well as animation from legendary illustrator Ralph Steadman, Julien Temple's rollicking love letter spotlights the iconic frontman up to his 60th birthday celebration, where singers, movie stars and rock 'n' roll outlaws gather to celebrate the man and his legacy.

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A hearty cinematic toast with a bittersweet finish, Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan pays suitably intoxicating tribute to its subject.

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David Stratton

The Australian

In Temple's hands it's more than a rock musical; it's a portrait of a flawed, confronting artist and ardent Irish patriot.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 30, 2020

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Tim Stegall

Austin Chronicle

Julien Temple gave Shane MacGowan exactly the documentary he deserves - unruly and full of heart.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 12, 2020

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Jonathan Romney

Uncut Magazine [UK]

MacGowan fans will relish the sheer exuberance of a film that barrels along with the same hectic passion as a vintage Pogues number.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 11, 2020

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Cris Kennedy

The Canberra Times (Australia)

The film is about MacGowan, man and myth, and while his beautiful music appears throughout, it is very much about the shaping of his life and its playing out.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 3, 2022

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Victoria Luxford

City AM

(Temple) makes sure you see the faces of the crowds, belting out his songs with the passion of a national anthem, clutching banners and flags with tears in their eyes. Regardless of what his path may have done to him, it's hard not to admire that legacy

Rated: 4/5

Feb 28, 2022

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James Croot

The Post NZ

This cracked, craic-filled, crack-up of a documentary more than lives up to its cheeky subtitle of A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan.

Rated: 5/5

Jan 13, 2022

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Runa R

It's always moving to watch high-quality documentaries about someone's life, and to see a whole era’s history mirrored in that personal journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Laurie F

A little bit heartbreaking, but nobody's life but his, to do with as he chose. The man is gone but his music lives on and I was deeply moved.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Audience Member

Not enough music in it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/09/22

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Audience Member

Fue sensacional, muy emotivo, gran amistad de MacGowan y Depp, gran homenaje.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Incredible. *chef kiss* 👏👏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Best film I've seen in ages just love him

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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CROCK OF GOLD – A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN deep dives into the life of the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues, who famously combined traditional Irish music with the visceral energy of punk rock. Featuring unseen archival footage from the band and MacGowan's family, as well as animation from legendary illustrator Ralph Steadman, Julien Temple's rollicking love letter spotlights the iconic frontman up to his 60th birthday celebration, where singers, movie stars and rock 'n' roll outlaws gather to celebrate the man and his legacy.

Director: Julien Temple
Producer: Johnny Depp, Stephen Deuters, Stephen Malit
Screenwriter: Julien Temple
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Wild Atlantic Pictures, Screen Ireland, Nitrate Film, BBC Music, Infinitum Nihil, Warner Music Entertainment
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.2K
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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