Brian Connolly

Acting

Brian Connolly

Born October 5, 1945 · Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Died February 10, 1997 · aged 51

Brian Francis Connolly was a Scottish singer-songwriter, musician and actor, best known as the lead singer between 1968 and 1979 of the British glam rock band The Sweet.

Known For

GhouliesGhoulies · 1985
Ghoulies
4.91985
MovieHorrorComedy
A young man and his girlfriend move into the man's old mansion home, where he becomes possessed by a need to control ancient demons.
Only the BraveOnly the Brave · 2006
Only the Brave
5.42006
MovieDramaWar
A searing portrait of war and prejudice, ‘Only the Brave’ takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII – the Japanese-American 100th/442nd. In 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, overnight Japanese Americans were put into internment camps for the duration of the war. Determined to prove their loyalty, 1400 Japanese Americans successfully petitioned the government to serve becoming the 100th Infantry Battalion. They were sent to North Africa, Italy and finally France were they performed an impossibly-dangerous rescue of the Texas 36th Division. During their two years of combat these men received an unparalleled 21 Medals of Honor, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 8 Presidential Citations, 53 Distinguished Service Crosses, 588 Silver Stars and 5,200 Bronze stars – making them the most decorated unit of their size in American military history. This is their story.
The Sweet: All That GlittersThe Sweet: All That Glitters · 1974
The Sweet: All That Glitters
1974
MovieMusicDocumentary
In 1973, Sweet were the subject of a documentary All That Glitters for BBC Schools series Scene. Being intended for “educational purposes,” the program had to pose a relevant topic for debate among its teenage audience—in this case, “Is the music business really that glamorous?” Over a period of two to three days, Scene followed the band members Brian Connolly (vocals), Steve Priest (bass/coals), Andy Scott (guitar) and Mick Tucker (drums) as they rehearsed for a Top of the Pops appearance (which led to an outcry over Priest’s Nazi outfit) and their (now hailed as “legendary”) Christmas show at London’s Rainbow Theater.
The Sweet: Action (The Ultimate Story)The Sweet: Action (The Ultimate Story) · 2015
The Sweet: Action (The Ultimate Story)
2015
MovieMusicDocumentary
SWEET are celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of their greatest ever hits “Action” with the release of a brand new "Best Of" CD and DVD that at last tells the ultimate SWEET story from the very beginning to today, also under the same motto: ACTION - 40 years of hits! Over 7 hours of TV Performances, Music Videos and Concerts!
The Sweet: SweetlikeThe Sweet: Sweetlike · 2003
The Sweet: Sweetlike
2003
MovieMusic
1. Introduction 2. Hell Raiser 3. Block Buster 4. Fox on the Run 5. Medley: Wig-Wam Bam/Little Willy 6. Sweetlife 7. You're Crazy 8. Airheads 9. Do it All Over Again 10. Never Say Forever 11. Medley: a. Coco b. Funny Funny c. Poppa Joe 12. The Six Teens 13. Poppa Joe 14. Ballroom Blitz 15. The Six Teens 16. Action 17. Lies in Your Eyes 18. Fever of Love 19. Sweet and Sour

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Only the BraveOnly the Brave · 2006
Only the Brave
5.42006
MovieDramaWar
A searing portrait of war and prejudice, ‘Only the Brave’ takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII – the Japanese-American 100th/442nd. In 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, overnight Japanese Americans were put into internment camps for the duration of the war. Determined to prove their loyalty, 1400 Japanese Americans successfully petitioned the government to serve becoming the 100th Infantry Battalion. They were sent to North Africa, Italy and finally France were they performed an impossibly-dangerous rescue of the Texas 36th Division. During their two years of combat these men received an unparalleled 21 Medals of Honor, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 8 Presidential Citations, 53 Distinguished Service Crosses, 588 Silver Stars and 5,200 Bronze stars – making them the most decorated unit of their size in American military history. This is their story.

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