Project Detail

The Lives of Brian

Brian Johnson

Synopsis

An intimate and wildly entertaining portrait of rock legend Brian Johnson, THE LIVES OF BRIAN charts his journey from working-class Newcastle to fronting AC/DC and recording the best-selling rock album of all time, told with his trademark wit, raw honesty, and a touch of Monty Python flair.

Details

Year
2027
Type of project
Features
Running time
96 min
Director
Bill Jones, Ben Timlett
Producer
Bill Jones, Ben Timlett, Tarquin Gotch
Co-Producer
Steve Jones
Editor
Dan Hearn, Bill Jones
Screenwriter
Brian Johnson
Director of Photography
Amy Newstead
Production Designer
Caroline Story
Sound
Andre Jacquemin
Composer
John Greswell, Andy Mellon, Andre Jacquemin, Dave Howman
Principal cast
Justin McDonald
Line-Producer
Margarita Doyle
Associate Producer
Justin McDonald
Archive Producer
Mark Tinkler
Re-Recording Mixer
Barry Donnelly

Production Status

Production Company

Bill and Ben Productions Ltd

Third Floor, 25 D'Arblay Street
London, W1F 8EJ

Mob: +44 (0) 787 9644405

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