
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott (1996)
0h 52m | PG-13
When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death from a drug-related illness placed him in the same rock 'n' roll league as his idols Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. This documentary looks behind the image to reveal the strains of life in the fast lane. It also focuses on Lynott as family man, writer, and black Irishman with a Brazilian father. Includes contributions from Bono, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Scott Gorham, and Lynott's wife Caroline Crowther, who speaks publicly for the first time. (Radio Times)
Director: Shay Healy
Studio: Safinia
Genre: Documentary, Music
Video: 720p
Cast

Phil Lynott
as Self (archive footage)

Philomena Lynott
as Self - Phil's Mother

Caroline Crowther
as Self - Phil's Wife

Brian Downey
as Self - Drummer, Thin Lizzy

Frank Murray
as Self - Tour Manager

Gary Moore
as Self - Guitarist, Thin Lizzy