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gptkb:theatre
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:band
gptkb:book
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gptkb:musical_group
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Ireland
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gptkbp:active_years
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1986-1991
1986–1991
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
live performances
various forms
revivals
international productions
cast recordings
|
gptkbp:adapted_into
|
gptkb:Caitriona_Mc_Laughlin
gptkb:film
The Commitments (novel)
The Commitments novel
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gptkbp:aired_on
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gptkb:Channel_4
|
gptkbp:album
|
gptkb:The_Commitments_(soundtrack)
gptkb:The_Commitments:_Music_from_the_Motion_Picture
gptkb:Live_at_the_Olympia
gptkb:The_Best_of_The_Commitments
gptkb:The_Commitments:_Live_at_the_Olympia_Theatre
gptkb:The_Commitments_(Deluxe_Edition)
gptkb:The_Commitments_(album)
gptkb:Now_That's_What_I_Call_Music!_2
gptkb:Commitments_Again
Live at the Olympia Theatre
The Commitments (1991)
Commitments Again (1998)
|
gptkbp:artist
|
gptkb:Sweet_Soul_Music
gptkb:The_Pointer_Sisters
gptkb:Otis_Redding
gptkb:In_the_Midnight_Hour
gptkb:Knock_on_Wood
gptkb:The_Dark_End_of_the_Street
gptkb:The_Beach_Boys
gptkb:The_Chi-Lites
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gptkb:The_Doors
gptkb:The_Dramatics
gptkb:The_Drifters
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gptkb:The_Four_Tops
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gptkb:The_Jacksons
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gptkb:The_O'_Jays
gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:The_Ramones
gptkb:The_Rolling_Stones
gptkb:The_Sex_Pistols
gptkb:The_Shirelles
gptkb:The_Spinners
gptkb:The_Stylistics
gptkb:The_Supremes
gptkb:The_Temptations
gptkb:The_Velvet_Underground
gptkb:The_Who
gptkb:The_Zombies
gptkb:Take_Me_to_the_River
gptkb:The_Talking_Heads
gptkb:The_Midnight_Hour
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gptkb:Marvin_Gaye
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gptkb:The_Isley_Brothers
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gptkb:Satisfaction
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gptkb:Ain't_Too_Proud_to_Beg
gptkb:Bye_Bye_Baby
gptkb:Dancing_in_the_Street
gptkb:I_Can't_Turn_You_Loose
gptkb:Try_a_Little_Tenderness
gptkb:You_Send_Me
gptkb:Mr._Pitiful
gptkb:The_B-52's
gptkb:The_Pixies
gptkb:Show_Me
various artists
soul music
R& B music
|
gptkbp:associated_act
|
gptkb:The_Blades
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gptkb:Maria_Doyle_Kennedy
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gptkb:The_Saw_Doctors
gptkb:The_Commitments_(film)
gptkb:The_Frames
The Commitments (musical)
The Commitments (TV series)
The Commitments (book)
The Commitments (documentary)
The Commitments (musical adaptation)
The Commitments (stage musical)
The Commitments (stage show)
The Commitments (film cast)
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Dublin
gptkb:film
Soul music
Stage musical
|
gptkbp:audience
|
positive
|
gptkbp:author
|
gptkb:Roddy_Doyle
|
gptkbp:awards
|
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Editing
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Original_Film_Score
gptkb:award
gptkb:British_Book_Award
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film_Music
gptkb:IFTA_Award_for_Best_Sound
Nominated for Academy Award
Nominated for 2 Academy Awards
Nominated for Golden Globe
Best Irish Band
Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
multiple Tony Awards
Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing
Best Original Soundtrack Album
BAFTA nomination for Best Production Design
BAFTA nomination for Best Editing
BAFTA nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay
IFTA Award for Best Film
BAFTA nomination for Best Sound
Best Original Song (1992)
IFTA Award for Best Director
IFTA Award for Best Editing
IFTA Award for Best Production Design
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:The_Commitments_(film)
gptkb:novel
The Commitments (novel)
novel by Roddy Doyle
Novel by Roddy Doyle
|
gptkbp:box_office
|
$14 million
$14.5 million
£14 million
$14.9 million
|
gptkbp:budget
|
£3.5 million
|
gptkbp:cast
|
gptkb:Darren_O'_Neill
gptkb:Dave_Finnegan
gptkb:Peter_Caffrey
gptkb:Katherine_Lynch
gptkb:Brendan_Gleeson
gptkb:Sir_Louis_Tomlinson
gptkb:John_Paul_O'_Leary
gptkb:Catherine_O'_Hara
gptkb:H._E._Zayn_Malik
gptkb:Sir_Liam_Payne
gptkb:Sir_Niall_Horan
gptkb:Brendan_O'_Carroll
gptkb:Sir_Aisling_Bea
gptkb:Johnny_Murphy
gptkb:Ruth_Mc_Cabe
gptkb:Andrew_Strong
gptkb:Angeline_Ball
gptkb:Michael_Aherne
gptkb:Robert_Arkins
gptkb:Peter_Coonan
gptkb:Ruth_Negga
gptkb:Aidan_Gillen
gptkb:Ciaran_Hinds
gptkb:Amy_Huberman
gptkb:Niamh_Kavanagh
gptkb:David_Murray
gptkb:Saoirse_Ronan
gptkb:Barry_Keoghan
gptkb:Fiona_Shaw
gptkb:Glen_Hansard
gptkb:Simon_Delaney
gptkb:Maria_Doyle_Kennedy
gptkb:Colin_Farrell
gptkb:Domhnall_Gleeson
gptkb:Ronan_Keating
gptkb:Dylan_Moran
gptkb:Sir_Ruth_Wilson
gptkb:Jack_Reynor
gptkb:Harry_Edward_Styles
gptkb:Colm_Meaney
gptkb:Liam_Neeson
gptkb:Kevin_Mc_Donald
gptkb:Rory_O'_Shea
gptkb:Chris_O'_Dowd
gptkb:Eoin_O'_Callaghan
gptkb:Graham_Norton
gptkb:Darren_O'_Shaughnessy
gptkb:Liam_O'_Callaghan
gptkb:Pauline_Mc_Lynn
gptkb:Dara_Devaney
gptkb:Ciaran_O'_Neill
gptkb:Pat_Shortt
Niamh Mc Girr
Gerry O' Brien
Denis Conway
|
gptkbp:character
|
gptkb:Dave_Finnegan
gptkb:Imelda_Quirke
gptkb:Cyril_O'_Reilly
gptkb:Jimmy_Rabbitte_Sr.
gptkb:Joey_"_The_Lips"_Fagan
gptkb:Joey_the_Lips
gptkb:Jimmy_Rabbitte
gptkb:Mickey
gptkb:Outspan_Foster
gptkb:Adele
gptkb:Cathy
gptkb:Mickah_Wallace
gptkb:The_Commitments_Band
gptkb:Eamon
gptkb:Father_Jack
gptkb:Claire
gptkb:Darren
Mick
Davy
Gerry
Darren's Father
Darren's Mother
Jimmy's father
Jimmy's mother
Bernie Mc Gloughlin
Natalie Murphy
Derek Scully
Steven Clifford
Andrew Strong as Deco Cuffe
Angeline Ball as Imelda Quirke
Maria Doyle Kennedy as Natalie Murphy
Robert Arkins as Jimmy Rabbitte
Billy Mooney
Deco Cuffe
The Commitments' band members
Dave Fagan
|
gptkbp:character_appearance
|
gptkb:Catherine_Zuber
|
gptkbp:character_development
|
personal growth
complex characters
dynamic relationships
|
gptkbp:choreography
|
gptkb:Andrew_Wright
gptkb:Brian_Rogers
|
gptkbp:cinematography
|
gptkb:Michael_Seresin
|
gptkbp:composer
|
gptkb:Roddy_Doyle
Book by Roddy Doyle
|
gptkbp:conflict
|
societal expectations
personal conflicts
band's struggles
|
gptkbp:contains_track
|
gptkb:Otis_Redding
gptkb:The_Temptations
gptkb:James_Brown
gptkb:Aretha_Franklin
gptkb:Wilson_Pickett
|
gptkbp:country
|
gptkb:Ireland
|
gptkbp:created_by
|
gptkb:Roddy_Doyle
|
gptkbp:critical_reception
|
Positive
positive
generally positive
positive reviews
cultural significance
generally favorable
Rotten Tomatoes score 90%
|
gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:church
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:film_production_company
gptkb:significant
gptkb:poet
gptkb:film
Irish culture
Cult following
cult following
Dublin culture
Irish music scene
Cult film status
Irish cinema
Legacy in popular culture
Featured in various documentaries
Cover versions by various artists
inspired academic studies
inspired documentaries
inspired fan clubs
inspired discussions on music and identity
cult status
inspired stage productions
inspired tribute bands
Tribute bands
inspired other adaptations
Influenced music films
inspired cultural festivals
Musical adaptation
Legacy in film and music
Influence on music films
Influenced Irish music scene
Inspiration for other bands
influenced Irish music scene
inspired musical tours
Inspired other tribute bands
Revived interest in soul music in the 1990s
popularized soul music in Ireland
Influence on Irish music scene
Revival of soul music in Ireland
Revived interest in soul music in Ireland
Stage adaptations and tributes
|
gptkbp:cultural_significance
|
Irish cinema
Impact on film and music industry in Ireland
Portrayal of music as a unifying force
Representation of working-class Dublin
|
gptkbp:debut_year
|
gptkb:Roddy_Doyle's_novel
|
gptkbp:depicts
|
the struggles of the band
|
gptkbp:design
|
gptkb:Robert_Jones
|
gptkbp:died_in
|
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theatre
|
gptkbp:directed_by
|
gptkb:Alan_Parker
gptkb:Jamie_Lloyd
|
gptkbp:director
|
gptkb:Alan_Parker
|
gptkbp:disbanded
|
gptkb:1991
gptkb:1996
|
gptkbp:distribution
|
gptkb:Gramercy_Pictures
|
gptkbp:distributor
|
gptkb:Fox_Searchlight_Pictures
gptkb:Gramercy_Pictures
|
gptkbp:edited_by
|
gptkb:Gerry_Hambling
|
gptkbp:editor
|
gptkb:Gerry_Hambling
|
gptkbp:explores
|
soul music
themes of friendship
themes of identity
themes of community
themes of aspiration
|
gptkbp:fan_base
|
dedicated
|
gptkbp:features
|
gptkb:Peter_Caffrey
gptkb:Jimmy_Rabbitte
gptkb:Catherine_O'_Hara
gptkb:Brendan_O'_Carroll
gptkb:Johnny_Murphy
gptkb:Andrew_Strong
gptkb:Angeline_Ball
gptkb:Michael_Aherne
gptkb:Robert_Arkins
gptkb:Deco_Cuffe
gptkb:Outspan_Foster
gptkb:Maria_Doyle_Kennedy
gptkb:Mickah_Wallace
Musical performances
soul music
original songs and covers
a fictional band
Natalie Murphy
the character Deco Cuffe
the character Jimmy Rabbitte
|
gptkbp:features_character
|
gptkb:Imelda_Quirke
gptkb:Jimmy_Rabbitte
gptkb:Deco_Cuffe
gptkb:Outspan_Foster
gptkb:Mickah_Wallace
gptkb:Joey_'_The_Lips'_Fagan
Bernie Mc Gloughlin
Natalie Murphy
Steven Clifford
|
gptkbp:filming_location
|
gptkb:Dublin
gptkb:Dublin,_Ireland
gptkb:Ireland
|
gptkbp:filmography
|
gptkb:The_Commitments_(1991_film)
gptkb:Gerry_Hambling
1991 film
The Commitments (1991)
|
gptkbp:first_aired
|
gptkb:1991
|
gptkbp:first_performance
|
gptkb:1986
|
gptkbp:first_released
|
1991 in London
|
gptkbp:followed_by
|
gptkb:The_Snapper
gptkb:The_Van
The Commitments 2 (unproduced sequel)
|
gptkbp:follows
|
a band
a group of musicians
a group of working-class musicians
a group of working-class youths
|
gptkbp:formed
|
gptkb:1986
|
gptkbp:genre
|
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gptkb:Pop
gptkb:Author
gptkb:band
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:novel
Alternative rock
Folk rock
Musical comedy
Pop rock
musical comedy-drama
R& B
|
gptkbp:has
|
a loyal fanbase
a cult following
a soundtrack album
a memorable cast
a strong ensemble cast
a runtime of 113 minutes
a cast of 20 performers
|
gptkbp:has_awards
|
gptkb:award
Tony Award nomination
Academy Award nominations
multiple nominations
|
gptkbp:has_cameo
|
gptkb:Roddy_Doyle
gptkb:Alan_Parker
gptkb:Bono
Various musicians
Various Crew Members
The Commitments Band Members
Various Background Performers
Various Dublin Actors
Various Dublin Musicians
Various Extras
Various Family Members of Cast
Various Family Members of Crew
Various Friends of Alan Parker
Various Friends of Roddy Doyle
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gptkbp:has_character
|
gptkb:Imelda_Quirke
gptkb:Jimmy_Rabbitte_Sr.
gptkb:Jimmy_Rabbitte
gptkb:Deco_Cuffe
gptkb:Outspan_Foster
gptkb:Adele
gptkb:Joey_The_Lips_Fagan
gptkb:Mickah_Wallace
gptkb:The_Commitments_Band
gptkb:Steven_O'_Neill
Bernie Mc Gloughlin
Natalie Murphy
Derek Scully
Steven Clifford
Billy Mooney
Jimmy's Father
Jimmy's Mother
|
gptkbp:has_genre
|
gptkb:musical
Musical comedy-drama
|
gptkbp:has_merchandise
|
gptkb:award
gptkb:DJ
sheet music
soundtrack albums
cast recordings
various items
|
gptkbp:has_sequel
|
gptkb:The_Snapper
gptkb:The_Van
The Commitments 2 (unproduced)
|
gptkbp:has_setting
|
gptkb:Robert_Jones
|
gptkbp:has_song
|
gptkb:The_Commitments_(soundtrack)
gptkb:Various_Artists
gptkb:Various_artists
gptkb:Alan_Parker
gptkb:The_Commitments_Soundtrack
gptkb:The_Commitments_soundtrack
various artists
|
gptkbp:has_theme
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Community_Center
class struggle
ambition
music and friendship
music's power
|
gptkbp:highlights
|
the music scene in Dublin
|
gptkbp:hit_single
|
gptkb:Take_Me_to_the_River
gptkb:Mustang_Sally
gptkb:Chain_of_Fools
gptkb:I_Heard_It_Through_the_Grapevine
gptkb:Try_a_Little_Tenderness
|
gptkbp:home_media_release
|
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:collection
gptkb:film
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
The Commitments
|
gptkbp:includes
|
live band
performances by the cast
|
gptkbp:influence
|
Irish music
Irish theatre
Irish music scene
Irish cinema
Soul music revival
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
gptkb:The_Script
gptkb:Hozier
gptkb:The_Dubliners
gptkb:concert_tour
gptkb:The_High_Kings
gptkb:The_Blizzards
gptkb:The_Coronas
gptkb:poet
gptkb:The_Chieftains
gptkb:film
music genres
Irish music scene
Irish cinema
literature about music
Irish music culture
cultural identity discussions
Picture This
Dublin's artistic community
subsequent Irish authors
Irish rock bands
Soul revival bands
|
gptkbp:influenced_artists
|
gptkb:The_Script
gptkb:Hozier
gptkb:Kodaline
gptkb:The_Coronas
Picture This
|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:Stax_Records
gptkb:Otis_Redding
gptkb:James_Brown
gptkb:Sam_Cooke
gptkb:The_Blues_Brothers
gptkb:band
gptkb:Motown
gptkb:Aretha_Franklin
gptkb:Wilson_Pickett
Soul music
Irish culture
Irish music
Motown music
soul music
Motown sound
American soul music
soul music revival
R& B
R& B music
|
gptkbp:influences
|
gptkb:Stax_Records
gptkb:Otis_Redding
gptkb:James_Brown
gptkb:Motown
gptkb:Aretha_Franklin
gptkb:Wilson_Pickett
Irish culture
soul music
Irish music scene
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
soul bands
Dublin's music scene
Roddy Doyle's experiences
|
gptkbp:inspired
|
gptkb:musical
musical tours
The Commitments (musical)
a stage musical
other adaptations
|
gptkbp:inspired_by
|
real-life bands
|
gptkbp:instrument
|
gptkb:John_O'_Neill
gptkb:Kathy_O'_Neill
gptkb:John_Mc_Cormack
|
gptkbp:is
|
a cultural phenomenon
a story of hope
a story of struggle
a film that showcases talent
a film adaptation
a film that has been referenced in popular culture
a story about ambition
based on a book series
a film that has been noted for its cinematography
a comedy-drama film
a film that has been studied in film courses
a film that combines humor and drama
a film that has influenced other works
a film that addresses social issues
a film that has received awards and nominations
a film that has a lasting impact
a film about music
a film that has been acknowledged for its performances
a film that celebrates culture
a film that has been adapted into a stage play
a film that has been appreciated for its direction
a film that has been celebrated for its casting.
a film that has been critically acclaimed
a film that has been lauded for its editing
a film that has been praised for its soundtrack
a film that showcases the power of music
a significant film in Irish cinema
a film that has been recognized for its cultural significance
a film that has been celebrated for its storytelling
a film that has been recognized for its production design
a film that has been appreciated for its sound design
a film that has been admired for its costume design
a film that has been influential in the music genre
a story of music
|
gptkbp:is_known_for
|
its energetic performances
|
gptkbp:is_recognized_for
|
gptkb:Cultural_impact
Musical talent
|
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by
|
cult classic
|
gptkbp:label
|
gptkb:Chrysalis_Records
gptkb:MCA_Records
gptkb:Sony_Music
gptkb:The_Commitments
gptkb:ZTT_Records
|
gptkbp:language
|
English
|
gptkbp:last_aired
|
gptkb:1991
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
influential in musical theatre.
Influence on Irish music scene
|
gptkbp:lighting
|
gptkb:Paul_Anderson
|
gptkbp:live_performance
|
gptkb:School_District
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Dublin
gptkb:New_York
gptkb:Cork
|
gptkbp:location
|
gptkb:Palace_Theatre,_London
|
gptkbp:lyricist
|
gptkb:Various
gptkb:Andrew_Strong
gptkb:Roddy_Doyle
|
gptkbp:main_character
|
gptkb:Jimmy_Rabbitte
|
gptkbp:members
|
gptkb:Dave_Finnegan
gptkb:John_Paul_O'_Leary
gptkb:Catherine_O'_Hara
gptkb:Andrew_Strong
gptkb:Angeline_Ball
gptkb:Michael_Aherne
gptkb:Robert_Arkins
gptkb:10
gptkb:Glen_Hansard
gptkb:Maria_Doyle_Kennedy
Denis O' Connor
Denis Allen
|
gptkbp:music
|
The Commitments (band)
|
gptkbp:music_by
|
gptkb:Various_Artists
gptkb:Various_artists
gptkb:The_Commitments
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
The Commitments (band)
|
gptkbp:music_style
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Treat_Her_Right
gptkb:Bring_It_on_Home_to_Me
gptkb:In_the_Midnight_Hour
gptkb:Knock_on_Wood
gptkb:The_Dark_End_of_the_Street
gptkb:Take_Me_to_the_River
gptkb:Land_of_a_Thousand_Dances
gptkb:Mustang_Sally
gptkb:Chain_of_Fools
gptkb:I_Heard_It_Through_the_Grapevine
gptkb:Twist_and_Shout
gptkb:I_Can't_Turn_You_Loose
gptkb:Try_a_Little_Tenderness
gptkb:Show_Me
Hard to Handle
The Commitments Finale
The Commitments Overture
|
gptkbp:music_video_director
|
gptkb:Various
|
gptkbp:narrative_style
|
first-person
third-person
realistic
soul music
humorous
|
gptkbp:narrative_theme
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Community_Center
struggle
ambition
|
gptkbp:notable_album
|
gptkb:The_Commitments_(soundtrack)
The Commitments (Soundtrack)
|
gptkbp:notable_inductees
|
gptkb:award
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Film_Editing
|
gptkbp:notable_members
|
gptkb:Nicky_Byrne
gptkb:Darren_O'_Neill
gptkb:Dave_Finnegan
gptkb:Eoin_Mc_Love
gptkb:Mick_O'_Dowd
gptkb:John_Paul_O'_Leary
gptkb:Yvonne_O'_Neill
gptkb:Gerry_O'_Neill
gptkb:Catherine_O'_Hara
gptkb:Liam_O'_Neill
gptkb:Brian_Mc_Fadden
gptkb:Johnny_Murphy
gptkb:Andrew_Strong
gptkb:Angeline_Ball
gptkb:Michael_Aherne
gptkb:Robert_Arkins
gptkb:Niamh_Kavanagh
gptkb:Glen_Hansard
gptkb:Maria_Doyle_Kennedy
gptkb:Mark_Feehily
gptkb:Kian_Egan
gptkb:Keith_Duffy
gptkb:Ronan_Keating
gptkb:Colm_Meaney
gptkb:Michael_O'_Connor
gptkb:Eoin_O'_Neill
gptkb:Shane_Lynch
gptkb:Darren_O'_Shaughnessy
gptkb:Pauline_Mc_Lynn
gptkb:Paddy_O'_Rourke
gptkb:Ciaran_O'_Neill
gptkb:Ronan_O'_Neill
gptkb:Gerry_O'_Connor
gptkb:Liam_O'_Flynn
gptkb:Fergus_O'_Farrell
Seamus O' Neill
Zoe O' Neill
Denis O' Connor
Tadhg O' Neill
Wesley O' Neill
Vincent O' Neill
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gptkbp:notable_performance
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gptkb:Darren_O'_Neill
gptkb:Electric_Picnic
gptkb:festival
gptkb:Michael_O'_Neill
gptkb:Glen_Hansard
gptkb:Dublin_Castle
gptkb:Vicar_Street
gptkb:Oxegen_Festival
European tours
Live at the Olympia Theatre
UK tours
US tours
Live performances in Ireland
Live performances in Dublin
Reunions in the 2000s
The Commitments Reunion Tour
Touring in the UK
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" The Commitments are the best band in the world."
“ I want to be a soul man.”
“ Soul is a feeling.”
“ We’re not just a band, we’re a family.”
“ You can’t be a soul band without a black man.”
“ The Commitments are the best band in the world.”
" I want to be in a band."
" Soul is the music of the people."
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gptkbp:notable_recordings
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gptkb:musician
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gptkbp:notable_song
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gptkb:Take_Me_to_the_River_(live)
gptkb:Sweet_Soul_Music
gptkb:In_the_Midnight_Hour
gptkb:Knock_on_Wood
gptkb:The_Dark_End_of_the_Street
gptkb:You_Make_Me_Feel_Like_a_Natural_Woman
gptkb:Let's_Stay_Together
gptkb:I_Will_Survive
gptkb:Kiss
gptkb:What_a_Wonderful_World
gptkb:Take_Me_to_the_River
gptkb:You_Are_the_Sunshine_of_My_Life
gptkb:You_Make_Me_Feel_Brand_New
gptkb:The_Midnight_Hour
gptkb:Land_of_a_Thousand_Dances
gptkb:Soul_Finger
gptkb:Sitting_on_the_Dock_of_the_Bay
gptkb:Mustang_Sally
gptkb:Ain't_No_Mountain_High_Enough
gptkb:Ain't_Nobody
gptkb:Chain_of_Fools
gptkb:I_Got_You_(I_Feel_Good)
gptkb:I_Heard_It_Through_the_Grapevine
gptkb:I_Want_You_Back
gptkb:It's_a_Man's_Man's_Man's_World
gptkb:Let's_Get_It_On
gptkb:My_Girl
gptkb:Respect
gptkb:Soul_Man
gptkb:Stand_by_Me
gptkb:You_Can't_Hurry_Love
gptkb:Green_Onions
gptkb:I_Can't_Help_Myself_(Sugar_Pie_Honey_Bunch)
gptkb:Satisfaction
gptkb:The_Way_You_Do_the_Things_You_Do
gptkb:Superstition
gptkb:Ain't_Too_Proud_to_Beg
gptkb:Bye_Bye_Baby
gptkb:Dancing_in_the_Street
gptkb:Get_Ready
gptkb:I_Can't_Turn_You_Loose
gptkb:Shake_a_Tail_Feather
gptkb:The_Tracks_of_My_Tears
gptkb:You_Keep_Me_Hangin'_On
gptkb:You_Really_Got_Me
gptkb:A_Change_Is_Gonna_Come
gptkb:I_Want_It_That_Way
gptkb:Try_a_Little_Tenderness
gptkb:You_Send_Me
gptkb:Lean_on_Me
gptkb:I_Want_to_Take_You_Higher
gptkb:Don't_Stop_Believin'
gptkb:Hold_On,_I'm_Comin'
gptkb:What’s_Going_On
gptkb:What_Becomes_of_the_Brokenhearted
gptkb:I_Feel_Good
gptkb:Show_Me
gptkb:Let’s_Get_It_On
Hard to Handle
You Don't Know Like I Know
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gptkbp:number_of_episodes
|
gptkb:6
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gptkbp:number_of_seasons
|
gptkb:musical
|
gptkbp:number_of_stages
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gptkb:David_O'_Brien
gptkb:John_O'_Brien
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gptkbp:orchestration
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gptkb:Michael_Reed
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:Dublin
gptkb:Dublin,_Ireland
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:The_Barrytown_Trilogy
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gptkbp:performance
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Live performances in Ireland
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gptkbp:performed_by
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gptkb:Electric_Picnic
gptkb:festival
gptkb:West_End
gptkb:Palace_Theatre
gptkb:Oxegen_Festival
multiple countries
in various countries
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gptkbp:plot
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social issues
personal relationships
A group of working-class youths form a soul band.
formation of a soul band
struggles of the band
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gptkbp:premiere
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gptkb:film_festival
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:1988
gptkb:1991
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:Birdland_Theatre_Company
gptkb:Bill_Kenwright
gptkb:Alan_Parker
gptkb:Tim_Bevan
gptkb:David_Puttnam
Tara Productions
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Druid_Theatre_Company
gptkb:Hell's_Kitchen_Films
gptkb:Poly_Gram_Filmed_Entertainment
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:1987
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gptkbp:published_year
|
gptkb:1987
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gptkbp:rating
|
gptkb:R
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gptkbp:received
|
Tony Award nominations
critical acclaim
positive reviews
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gptkbp:record_label
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gptkb:Chrysalis_Records
gptkb:MCA_Records
gptkb:Sony_Music
gptkb:ZTT_Records
Dublin Records
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gptkbp:recording_location
|
gptkb:Windmill_Lane_Studios
gptkb:The_Abbey_Road_Studios
gptkb:Sarm_West_Studios
gptkb:The_Hit_Factory
The Town House
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:1987
November 8, 1991
November 13, 1991
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gptkbp:release_format
|
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:release_region
|
gptkb:Ireland
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gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:1991
gptkb:2013
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gptkbp:released
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gptkb:1991
gptkb:DJ
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:1991
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gptkbp:reunion
|
gptkb:2011
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gptkbp:runtime
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2 hours
118 minutes
113 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Roddy_Doyle
gptkb:Ian_La_Frenais
gptkb:Dick_Clement
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:The_Snapper
gptkb:The_Van
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gptkbp:series
|
gptkb:The_Barrytown_Trilogy
gptkb:Barrytown_Trilogy
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gptkbp:set_in
|
gptkb:1980s
gptkb:Dublin
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gptkbp:setting
|
gptkb:Dublin
gptkb:Dublin,_Ireland
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gptkbp:sound
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gptkb:Mick_Potter
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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gptkb:The_Commitments_(soundtrack)
gptkb:The_Commitments_(soundtrack_album)
gptkb:1991
gptkb:mythological_figure
Popular
featuring various artists
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gptkbp:style
|
gptkb:Pop
gptkb:band
Rhythm and blues
social commentary
dialogue-heavy
colloquial language
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gptkbp:symbolism
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music as escape
Dublin as a backdrop
soul music as identity
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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working-class life
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gptkbp:theme
|
gptkb:musical
soul music
working class
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gptkbp:themes
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Community_Center
soul music
ambition
working class
working-class life
music as escape
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gptkbp:tour
|
multiple
|
gptkbp:translated_into
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multiple languages
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gptkbp:transponders
|
gptkb:Pauline_O'_Neill
|
gptkbp:voice_actor
|
gptkb:Sir_Jodie_Comer
gptkb:Danielle_Macdonald
gptkb:Jessica_Sula
gptkb:Dave_Finnegan
gptkb:Peter_Caffrey
gptkb:Jack_Gleeson
gptkb:Kiernan_Shipka
gptkb:Lana_Condor
gptkb:Maisie_Williams
gptkb:Olivia_Cooke
gptkb:Joey_King
gptkb:Kaitlyn_Dever
gptkb:Gemma_Chan
gptkb:Sophie_Turner
gptkb:Sophie_Winkleman
gptkb:Milly_Alcock
gptkb:Emma_Kenney
gptkb:Anya_Taylor-Joy
gptkb:Awkwafina
gptkb:Catherine_O'_Hara
gptkb:Janelle_Monáe
gptkb:Katherine_Mc_Namara
gptkb:Sadie_Elizabeth_Sink
gptkb:Storm_Reid
gptkb:Brendan_O'_Carroll
gptkb:Sir_Aisling_Bea
gptkb:Johnny_Murphy
gptkb:Ruth_Mc_Cabe
gptkb:Andrew_Strong
gptkb:Angeline_Ball
gptkb:Michael_Aherne
gptkb:Robert_Arkins
gptkb:Dónal_Óg_Cusack
gptkb:Daisy_Ridley
gptkb:Danielle_Brooks
gptkb:Jessica_Henwick
gptkb:Keke_Palmer
gptkb:Olivia_Holt
gptkb:Ruth_Negga
gptkb:Sabrina_Carpenter
gptkb:Sophie_Skelton
gptkb:Aidan_Gillen
gptkb:Hannah_E._Waddingham
gptkb:Chloe_Grace_Moretz
gptkb:Madelaine_Petsch
gptkb:Madison_Bailey
gptkb:Maya_Hawke
gptkb:Maya_Rudolph
gptkb:Saoirse_Ronan
gptkb:Zoe_Saldana
gptkb:Barry_Keoghan
gptkb:Fiona_Shaw
gptkb:Lily_James
gptkb:Tessa_Thompson
gptkb:Lily-Rose_Depp
gptkb:Florence_Pugh
gptkb:Maria_Doyle_Kennedy
gptkb:Colin_Farrell
gptkb:Domhnall_Gleeson
gptkb:Jessica_Brown_Findlay
gptkb:Millie_Bobby_Brown
gptkb:Yara_Shahidi
gptkb:Daisy_Edgar-Jones
gptkb:Katherine_Langford
gptkb:Natalia_Dyer
gptkb:Charlotte_Ritchie
gptkb:Lily_Collins
gptkb:Niamh_Cusack
gptkb:Sir_Ruth_Wilson
gptkb:Ciarán_Hinds
gptkb:Kerry_Condon
gptkb:Emma_Corrin
gptkb:Jack_Reynor
gptkb:Emma_Mackey
gptkb:Isabela_Merced
gptkb:Colm_Meaney
gptkb:Jessica_Barden
gptkb:Niamh_Algar
gptkb:David_Kelly
gptkb:Liam_Neeson
gptkb:Kevin_Mc_Donald
gptkb:Liam_Carney
gptkb:Chris_O'_Dowd
gptkb:Phoebe_Dynevor
gptkb:Elle_Fanning
gptkb:Rory_Mc_Cann
gptkb:Graham_Norton
gptkb:Darren_O'_Shaughnessy
gptkb:Pauline_Mc_Lynn
gptkb:Ariana_Greenblatt
gptkb:Sophie_Rundle
Denis Conway
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gptkbp:website
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thecommitments.ie
thecommitments.com
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gptkbp:winner
|
gptkb:award
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film_Music
IFTA Award for Best Film
Best Film at the 1992 BAFTA Awards
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gptkbp:written_by
|
gptkb:Roddy_Doyle
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