Brothers of the Head
Brothers of the Head is a 2005 mockumentary featuring the story of Tom and Barry Howe (Harry and Luke Treadaway respectively), conjoined twins living in the United Kingdom. It was based on the 1977 novel of the same name by science fiction writer Brian Aldiss.
Plot
In the early 1970s, the twins are essentially purchased by a sleazy talent manager with plans to turn them into rock stars. The brothers form a pub rock band called the Bang Bang. As the band's success grows, a music journalist, Laura (Tania Emery), follows the band writing an article. A romantic relationship develops between Laura and Tom causing friction between the two brothers.
More details
| author | Brian Aldiss Tony Grisoni |
|---|---|
| director | Keith Fulton Louis Pepe |
| editor | Nicolas Gaster |
| genre | comedy-drama science fiction |
| keywords | music journalist pub rock rock band rock star talent manager tania emery write |
| musicBy | Clive Langer |
| producer | Simon Channing Williams |
| productionCompany | Film4 Productions |
| publisher | Tartan Films |
| theme | independent mockumentary |