Behind the Music: Michael Hutchence
Overview
In depth look at the life and death of INXS frontman Michael Hutchence (1960-1997), who took his own life at an Australian hotel room at the age of 37 on November 22, 1997. Featuring interviews with his family, bandmates and friends such as Bono.
Top Cast
Jim Forbes
Narrator (voice)

Michael Hutchence
Self (archive footage)

Bono
Self
Martha Troup
Self
David Fricke
Self
Paula Yates
Self (archive footage)
Patricia Hutchence
Self (as Patricia Glassop)
Tina Hutchence
Self
Kell Hutchence
Self
Rhett Hutchence
Self
Greg Perano
Self

Tim Farriss
Self
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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