Age: 69
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Nick Hornby (born 17 April 1957) is an English novelist, essayist and screenwriter. He is best known for the novels High Fidelity, About a Boy, and for the football memoir Fever Pitch. His work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists.
In a time of screaming fans, greased hair, and rock 'n' roll's irresistible rise, few shone brighter or burned faster than Dickie Pride. Born Richard Charles Kneller, Pride was dubbed "The Sheik of Shake" and was destined for stardom under the tutelage of the infamous British music impresario, Larry Parnes. But for every Tommy Steele or Billy Fury, there was a Dickie Pride—a young talent set up for greatness only to be betrayed by the business, addiction, and ultimately, himself. The film begins with the excitement of Pride’s early successes as he navigates the heady, fast-paced world of 1960s British rock. He lands on television, rubs elbows with future legends, and fights to break free from Parnes' tightly controlled stable of stars. While his peers find lasting success, Pride's story turns darker as fame proves fleeting and the pressures of the industry lead him down a spiral of addiction and mental health struggles. Set against a rich soundtrack that captures both his music and the sounds of the era, The Lion’s Pride invites viewers into a world where dreams come fast and die even faster. Ultimately, it is a tribute to the resilience of a true artist and a reflection on how the pressures of fame can break even the brightest spirits.
