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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. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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.

Genre:

documentary, music
Original Language:

English
Director:

Julien Temple
Producer:

Johnny Depp, Stephen Deuters, Stephen Malit
Writer:

Julien Temple
Release Date (Theaters):

Dec 4, 2020 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 4, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA):

$2.2K
Runtime:

2h 4m
Production Co:

Screen Ireland, Infinitum Nihil, Wild Atlantic Pictures, Warner Music Entertainment, BBC Music, Nitrate Film
Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Shane MacGowan
Self

Julien Temple
Director

Julien Temple
Writer

Johnny Depp
Producer

Stephen Deuters
Producer

Stephen Malit
Producer

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Critic Reviews for Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan

All Critics (46) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (44) | Rotten (2)

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

December 30, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

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

December 12, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

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

December 11, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Jonathan Romney
Uncut Magazine [UK]
Temple has always used archive material playfully; here, it's particularly riotous, like a chaotic patchwork quilt tacked together by one of Shane's drunk aunties.

December 6, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
"Crock of Gold" isn't intended as a lament for an artist derailed by his worst impulses, though. Instead, it's a celebration of what MacGowan accomplished at his peak, as well as an explanation of the experiences that informed his music.

December 4, 2020 | Full Review…

Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
In the end, the film operates best as an act of ancestor-worship to an extraordinary musician whose best days - we are forced to sadly conclude - appear to be behind him.

December 4, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Andrew Pulver
Guardian
...makes for an engrossing deep dive into the man's work...

February 17, 2021 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Eddie Harrison
film-authority.com
A portrait of a complicated artist whose best work stemmed from his worst behaviour.

January 29, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Punk. Poet. Rock legend. There is only one Shane MacGowan, and Crock of Gold captures that legacy.

January 16, 2021 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Matthew Pejkovic
Matt's Movie Reviews
Crock of Gold makes warm, enjoyable work of getting to know [MacGowan] a bit better.

December 28, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Lisa Trifone
Third Coast Review
He's reminiscent of Samuel Beckett's character, Molloy, who crawls along contentedly on his belly after losing the use of his legs.

December 21, 2020 | Full Review…

John McDonald
Australian Financial Review
Temple works hard to make the film hang together, weaving his familiar magic using old audio interviews, animated segments and archive snippets.

December 14, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Jamie Healy
Radio Times