Storyline
Over a decade in the making, Swagger of Thieves follows rock band Head Like a Hole from the top of the charts to the bottom of a needle. Staring down their age, two pals and the main guts of HLAH, frontman Nigel Booga Beazley and 'co- conspirator' Nigel Regan strut the hard road out of hell, fighting to reconnect and return their band to past glory, amidst disgruntled band mates, a changed music industry, and disappointed wives. Struggling to place past addictions and sabotaged dreams behind them in their continuing quest for rock music relevance, the ever-collapsing binary stars of any Head Like a Hole lineup, are certain (not) to polish their legacy here. Swagger of Thieves captures what it means to be in a band with a reputation. Unrelentingly raw, wild and honest, to the point of being one of the most insightful music documentaries ever made. Essential viewing. New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF), Melbourne International Documentary Film Festival (MIDFF)
Cast & Crew
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Nigel 'Booga' Beazley
Self
LeadNR
Nigel Regan
Self
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Andrew Durno
Self
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Andrew Ashston
Self
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Tom Watson
Self
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Mike Franklin-Browne
Self
MH
Mark Hamill
Self
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Julian Boshier's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Swagger of Thieves is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
