Spike Island

Spike Island

6.3IMDb Score
Released:2012-10-11
Duration:96 min
Director:Mat Whitecross
Actors:Elliott Tittensor, Emilia Clarke, Nico Mirallegro, Adam Long, Jordan Murphy
Production:Head Gear Films, Bankside Films, Fiesta Productions, Vertigo Films, BBC Film

Overview:

Teenage musicians travel to England's Spike Island in the hope of attending an outdoor performance by their favorite band, the Stone Roses.

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