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Rude Boy

"Grab the future... by its face!"

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R 1980 · 2h 13m
Drama, Documentary, Music
Starring Joe Strummer · Topper Headon · Paul Simonon
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Rude Boy is a semi-documentary, part character study, part 'rockumentary', featuring a British punk band, The Clash. The script includes the story of a fictional fan juxtposed with actual public events of the day, including political demonstrations and Clash concerts.

Theatrical
Jul 25, 1980
Theaters
1
Directors
Jack Hazan, David Mingay
Producers
Jack Hazan, David Mingay
Studio
Buzzy Enterprises, Michael White Productions, National Film Trustee Company
Keywords
london, england punk rock roadie the clash
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Cast

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J
Joe Strummer
The Group
T
Topper Headon
The Group
P
Paul Simonon
The Group
M
Mick Jones
The Group
J
Jimmy Pursey
Guest Singer
C
Caroline Coon
Clash Girlfriend
C
Colin Bucksey
Police
A
Ari Up
Self (uncredited)
M
Margaret Thatcher
Self

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