Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
2020 · Julien Temple
At a glance
Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan is a 2020 documentary about the life of Shane MacGowan, lead singer and songwriter of The Pogues. MacGowan fused punk rock with Irish folk music, and his biggest hit was the Christmas song Fairytale of New York. Julien Temple wrote and directed the film, which was produced by Johnny Depp. It has a runtime of 124 minutes and is listed as a United States, Ireland, and United Kingdom production. The film is in English and is categorized as a documentary film. Its subject and musical background make it a portrait of a songwriter whose work bridged punk and Irish folk. The film was released in 2020.
Who it is for
This film suits viewers interested in Shane MacGowan, The Pogues, or a documentary about a songwriter who brought punk rock and Irish folk together.
What is good
- Focuses on Shane MacGowan’s life
- Directed and written by Julien Temple
- 124-minute runtime
- Produced by Johnny Depp
What to know first
- Runtime is 124 minutes
Verdict
Crock of Gold centers on MacGowan’s life and musical identity. It is a feature-length choice for viewers interested in The Pogues and the blend of punk rock with Irish folk.
Details
- Year
- 2020wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 124 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Julien Templewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United States, Ireland, United Kingdomwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt11778272wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q107428439· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crock_of_Gold:_A_Few_Rounds_with_S· checked 2 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crock_of_Gold%3A_A_Few_Rounds_with· checked 3 Oct 2026