What better way to brighten up a cold and cloudy day than with some primary-hued new posters for The Boat That Rocked, Richard Curtis' upcoming comedy about Radio Rock, the pirate radio station broadcasting from a boat in the North Sea during the 1960s. As you can see from these posters, they've lined up a heck of a cast for the film: the DJs include Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Count, Rhys Darby as Angus, Nick Frost as Dave, Rhys Ifans as Gavin and Chris O'Dowd as Simon. Bill Nighy is the boat owner and mastermind of the operation (we use the term "mastermind" loosely) and Kenneth Branagh is Minister Dormandy, the thorn in the radio station's side. The film also stars Gemma Arterton, Talulah Riley, Laurence Richardson and Emma Thompson. It's out on April 1, so there's not long to wait until we see whether it's as funny as the soundtrack is rockin' (we're guessing). Click below for full-size images, and use their day-glo colours to warm you up as the snow on your shoes thaws. For the latest images and a look at more of the film's artwork, visit our The Boat That Rocked future film page.

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RE: The Boat That Rocked Posters
Original article doesn't mention Ralph Brown for some reason. He plays one of the DJs. Enjoyed the movie, I saw it at a screening two weeks ago. ... Read More magicmenagerie About me
12:35, 11 February 2009 | Report This Post
Where have we seen that before...?
Can anybody say, "Trainspotting?" ... Read More Johnny Dakar About me
08:06, 05 February 2009 | Report This Post
And Rhys Darby is always good value. ... Read More Hawros About me
10:54, 03 February 2009 | Report This Post
RE: The Boat That Rocked Posters
PSH is very good in this, in fact i don't recall having a problem with any actor in general. The cast look really comfortable in 60's gear and they looked like they genuinely had a great time filming together. This is actually one of the few recent british comedies that i would push people to see at the cinema (normally i personally would what till the usual christmas showing on tv lol). It provides a solid script and even some raunchy scenes that provide amusement you will remember long after ... Read More Bishi About me
18:47, 02 February 2009 | Report This Post
RE: The Boat That Rocked Posters
Sorry, I meant 'how', snow blind it seems ... Read More Simon124 About me
17:58, 02 February 2009 | Report This Post
RE: The Boat That Rocked Posters
Hoe was PSH? and why was he in this? ... Read More Simon124 About me
17:57, 02 February 2009 | Report This Post
RE: Go 60's!
Great cast! Really looking forward to this. Although who is the moody teenager? Looks like a right cock on the poster. ... Read More Scabby About me
15:48, 02 February 2009 | Report This Post
Go 60's!
I was lucky enough to see a screening in London at the end of '08 of this and i am pleased to announce i enjoyed every second of this movie. Not only is the soundtrack flawless but i found myself laughing out loud without realizing it on many occasions. I cant wait for the final release now so i can see it again. ... Read More Bishi About me
14:48, 02 February 2009 | Report This Post