The story of music legend Terri Hooley, a key figure in Belfast's punk rock scene. Hooley founded the Good Vibrations store from which a record label sprung, representing bands such as The Undertones, Rudi and The Outcasts.
Acting
Richard Dormer's chaotic charisma — pure unhinged joy.
Direction
Barros D'Sa and Leyburn capture Belfast's grit and grace.
Score
The Undertones, Rudi, actual legends on the soundtrack.
Director
Lisa Barros D'Sa
Richard Dormer
Terri Hooley
Jodie Whittaker
Ruth
Karl Johnson
George Hooley
Michael Colgan
Dave Hyndman
Liam Cunningham
Davy
Dylan Moran
Pat
Ruth McCabe
Mavis Hooley
Mark Ryder
Greg Cowen
Killian Scott
Ronnie Matthews
Kerr Logan
Feargal Sharky
Adrian Dunbar
Andy
Andrew Simpson
Getty
Conor MacNeill
Schoolboy Executive
Demetri Goritsas
Paul McNally
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Terri Hooley appears briefly as a barman — look for the eye patch.
The film barely touches it, but Hooley was nearly killed by paramilitaries multiple times; his survival is almost as unlikely as his success.
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