Brothers of the head is a unique film that will appeal to many different types of fans. Brothers of the head pieces together the twins early historical evolution from unknown inhabitants of an isolated uk cottage into bang bang, a defiant, chemicalgobbling rock band. The film tells futurist, architect, and inventor r. It had all the potential of being a great rock movie with an interesting twist. Brian aldiss on brothers of the head film the guardian. The writer brian w aldiss says brothers of the head is a story with allegorical elements, as related by various characters involved in the tragedy. The film itself was not completely what i had expected. But since their music is so horrible, the uninititated might mistake brothers. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. In the 1970s a music promoter plucks siamese twins from obscurity and grooms them into a freakish rocknroll act.
The films catandmouse antics play out with no sense of escalation. Read the brothers of the head movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Brothers of the head 2006, directed by keith fulton and. Brothers of the head 2005 in the 1970s a music promoter plucks siamese twins from obscurity and grooms them into a freakish rocknroll act.
The books author, brian aldiss, gives his verdict, and remembers his. Rent brothers of the head 2006 starring jonathan pryce and luke treadaway on dvd and bluray. Brothers of the head 2005 keith fulton, louis pepe. Released on july 28 of 2006 in the usa, brothers of the head is a dramamusical film directed by keith fulton and louis pepe, starring harry treadaway, jonathan pryce, luke treadaway, john simm, ken russell and sean harris. For the savvy rockandroll fan in the know, the point of brothers of the head was to create an alternate music history in which the provincial punkrockers bang bang preceded both, the sex pistols, and quite possibly, the ramones. Directed by keith fulton, louie pepe and starring harry treadaway, luke treadaway, tom bower and bryan dick.
Written by tony grisoni fear and loathing in las vegas, the film is the feverish, mindbending odyssey of conjoined twins tom and barry howe who were plucked from obscurity by a 1970s music. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. But as their star rises, they start to bicker and fall out, with rock journalist laura the catalyst. On the one hand, the film s fauxdoc format, consisting of handheld shots, grabbed dialogue and talking heads including brian aldriss as. Brothers of the head movie trailer and videos tv guide.
When i viewed the catalog for the cleveland international film festival, brothers of the head was the first film i decided i wanted to see. Brothers of the head in the 1970s a music promoter plucks siamese twins from obscurity and grooms them into a freakish rocknroll act. Brothers in the head is the feverish, mindbending odyssey of conjoined twins tom and barry howe who were plucked from obscurity by a. However, i do like the film and am glad to have it.
This is a fan music video meant to be slashy, homoerotic, yaoi etc you get the idea, if this isnt your cup of tea, please dont watch. Attached at the waist by a fleshy band of tissue, volatile singer barry and sullen guitarist tom delivered freak show angst of the type alice cooper could only dream. Brothers of the head is a pseudodocumentary about an upandcoming 1970s punk band. A fake documentary that barely lets on that its fiction, this devilishly clever film tells the story of conjoined twins who create a minor sensation in. Brothers of the head i feel you gay themed youtube. Watch brothers of the head movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Brothers of the head is the exact opposite, and its so judicious and cunning in employing fake footage culled from a nevercompleted previous documentary on. Despite its classification as a rock n roll mockumentary, keith fulton and louis pepes brothers of the head is of a markedly different stripe than spinal tap. Keith fulton and louis pepes drama, based on brian aldiss cult novel, stars harry and luke treadaway as tom and barry howe, conjoined twins who find success on the poppunk 70s scene. Brothers of the head is the feverish, mindbending odyssey of conjoined twins tom and barry howe who were plucked from. Rent brothers of the head 2006 on dvd and bluray dvd. Untalented but charismatic, conjoined twins barry harry treadaway and tom luke treadaway howe become rock stars in 1970s england, until the usual perils of fame drugs, alcohol and women.
Brothers of the head is the feverish, mindbending odyssey of conjoined twins tom and barry howe who were plucked from obscurity by a 1970s music promoter and groomed into a boy band. Theyre sexy, touching and macabre, and you cant keep your eyes off them. Brothers of the head 2005 ganzer film deutsch hd filme. Twins luke and harry treadaway star, respectively, as conjoined twins barry and tom howe, joined at the torso. Brothers of the head is a film directed by keith fulton, louis pepe with harry treadaway, ken russell, luke treadaway, tania emery, year. In the 70s, conjoined twins tom and barry howe harry and luke treadaway are taken in by a dubious music promoter, and he grooms them to become a boy band. Movie info brothers of the head is the feverish, mindbending odyssey of conjoined twins tom and barry howe who were plucked from obscurity by a 1970s music promoter and groomed into a boy band. Brothers in the head is the feverish, mindbending odyssey of conjoined twins tom and barry howe who were plucked from obscurity by a 1970s music promoter and groomed into a boy band. Written by tony grisoni fear and loathing in las vegas, the film is the feverish, mindbending odyssey of conjoined twins tom and barry. In the middle is a strong drama presented with skill and style.
Written by, brian aldiss novel tony grisoni screenplay. If you can imagine warrior with an erotic, boozesoaked dance number and double the love scenes, then youll be able to wrap your head around the indian version of the film. Brothers of the head is of a markedly different stripe than spinal tap. Released 2005, brothers of the head stars harry treadaway, luke treadaway, bryan dick, sean harris the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of 67 out of 100 on. The twins are played by 19yearold reallife brothers luke and harry treadaway. It tells the story of two sons of egyptian immigrants coming of age in east london. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all. Brothers of the head the 1977 novel about conjoined twins who are exploited as a pop act has now been made into a film. Brothers of the head 2005 directed by keith fulton. Buckminster fullers incredible story through two teens hoping to get laid, become punk gods, and survive high.
Grappling with impossible love, artistic rivalry and a dark inner life, the twins embrace their freakishness and spit it back in the form of searing punk rock. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing brothers of the head near you. Brothers of the head is a 2005 mockumentary featuring the story of tom and barry howe harry and luke treadaway. Brothers of the head is a 2005 mockumentary featuring the story of tom and barry howe harry. This is brothers of the head by low key pictures on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Brothers of the head 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Brothers of the head 2005, a film by keith fulton and. Watch the movie trailer for brothers of the head 2006. Brothers of the head movie information from citwf, the free online movie database covering over 507,364 movies from 175 countries back film database home film database new search brothers of the head. Music geeks will enjoy the pseudo rock history, while horror fans will like some of the movie s eerie turns.