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The Libertines
The Libertines


Background information
Origin London, England
Genre(s) Post-punk Revival
Garage Rock Revival
Indie Rock
Years active 1997—present
Label(s) Rough Trade Records
Associated acts Razorlight
Dirty Pretty Things
The Chavs
Babyshambles
Yeti
Members
Pete Doherty
Carl Barât
Gary Powell
John Hassall
Former members
Johnny Borrell
Steve Bedlow
Paul Dufour



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Kevin Spacey And Carl Barat To Launch Film At London Film Festival

September 26, 2008
Kevin Spacey And Carl Barat To Launch Film At London Film FestivalKevin Spacey and Carl Barat are both expected to attend the premiere of Telstar at the London Film Festival next month.

Spacey plays Major Banks in the movie, which tells the life of producer Joe Meek.

Barat, meanwhile, makes a guest appearance as 50s star Gene Vincent.

The singer, who currently fronts Dirty Pretty Things, has often spoken about his ambition to launch an acting career, although this is his first major role.

The London Film Festival takes place from October 15th-30th. Tickets for the event go on sale on September 27th.

(by Jason Gregory)



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