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Brothers of the Head
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R,1hr 32min
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July 28, 2006
Distributor:
IFC Films
Synopsis: Brothers of the Head was adapted from Brian Aldiss' novel by screenwriter Tony Grisoni, and marks the narrative feature debut of Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe (Lost in La Mancha), who have structured Aldiss' story as a mock documentary. Twins Luke and Harry Treadaway star, respectively, as conjoined twins Barry and Tom Howe, joined at the torso. They were essentially purchased from their family as teens in the 1970s by a sleazy showbiz impresario, Zak Bedderwick (Howard Attfield), who planned to turn ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
By David Germain, Associated Press
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"A documentary, even a fake one, is only as good as its subject, and despite their peculiar condition and the strange little circus act of minions surrounding them, the siblings are rather bland early ... Full Review
Josh Ralske
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Brothers of the Head is an adeptly made and consistently fascinating fictional rock documentary. The word "mock" doesn't really apply, as the filmmakers clearly venerate both the cinematic form and the ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Barry Howe
Tom Howe
Laura, Laura Ashworth (1970s)
Paul Day (1970s), Paul
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