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I Used to Be Famous
I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous

This is your time.

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ComedyDramaMusic

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A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

6.985/10

Release Date

09 September 2022

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Ed Skrein

Ed Skrein

Vince

Eleanor Matsuura

Eleanor Matsuura

Amber

Eoin Macken

Eoin Macken

Austin

Kurt Egyiawan

Kurt Egyiawan

Dia

Neil Stuke

Neil Stuke

Dennis

Racheal Ofori

Racheal Ofori

Mel

Leo Long

Leo Long

Stevie

Lorraine Ashbourne

Lorraine Ashbourne

Cheryl

Stanley Morgan

Stanley Morgan

Vince (age 19)

Lee Neville

Lee Neville

Priest (uncredited)

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