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Brothers of the Head (2005)

18 93 min  -  Drama | Music  -   6 October 2006 (Ireland)
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In the 1970s a music promoter plucks Siamese twins from obscurity and grooms them into a freakish rock'n'roll act. A dark tale of sex, strangeness and rock music.

Writers:

Brian Aldiss (novel), Tony Grisoni (screenplay)
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Brothers of the Head -- In the 1970s a music promoter plucks Siamese twins from obscurity and grooms them into a freakish rock'n'roll act. A dark tale of sex, strangeness and rock music.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jonathan Pryce ...
Henry Couling
John Simm ...
Boatman
Ken Russell ...
Himself
James Greene James Greene ...
Brian Aldiss
Elizabeth Rider Elizabeth Rider ...
Roberta Howe
Luke Wagner Luke Wagner ...
Young Zak
Anna Nygh Anna Nygh ...
Zak's Mum / Rita Bedderwick
Howard Attfield Howard Attfield ...
Zak Bedderwick
Sean Harris ...
Nick Sidney
Edward Hogg ...
Chris Dervish (as Ed Hogg)
Bryan Dick Bryan Dick ...
Paul Day - 1970's
Nicholas Millard Nicholas Millard ...
Tubs
David Kennedy David Kennedy ...
Paul Day - Present day
Ken Bones Ken Bones ...
Henry Couling
Jane Horrocks ...
Roberta Howe
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Storyline

In the 1970s a music promoter plucks Siamese twins from obscurity and grooms them into a freakish rock'n'roll act. A dark tale of sex, strangeness and rock music.

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Plot Keywords:

Siamese Twins | Twin | Sex | 1970s | Father Son Relationship  | See more »

Taglines:

For some people... Rock & Roll was always a freak show.

Genres:

Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, drug use and sexuality See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Até Que a Morte os Separe See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$44,978 (USA) (15 October 2006)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Film debuts of brothers 'Harry Treadaway' and 'Luke Treadaway'. See more »

Quotes

Barry Howe: What are you writing about?
Laura Ashworth - 1970's: Well, you guys specifically.
Barry Howe: What about us?
Laura Ashworth - 1970's: Well, you know, you're kind of... you know, you're different. Young and exciting.
Barry Howe: Young, exciting, what else? Give me a- give me a third.
Laura Ashworth - 1970's: Listen, I'm actually writing an article about exploitation of the physically impaired.
Barry Howe: [long pause] Speak to Tubbs, he's got a dodgy ankle.
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Connections

References Women in Love (1969) See more »