The Punk Rock Movie (1978) ( The Punk Rock Movie from England )

The Punk Rock Movie (1978) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Punk Rock Movie from England
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
118 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1978 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Don Letts

Written By:
Don Letts

Actors:
Wayne County ..... Himself
Terence Dackombe ..... Himself
Billy Idol ..... Himself
Debbie Juvenile ..... Herself
John Lydon ..... Himself (as The Sex Pistols)
Steven Severin ..... Himself
Siouxsie Sioux ..... Herself
Joe Strummer ..... Himself
Johnny Thunders ..... Himself
Sid Vicious ..... Himself (as The Sex Pistols)

Synopsis:

Musician and filmmaker Don Letts made this Super 8 documentary of the London punk rock scene in 1977. Shot mostly at the Roxy, a short-lived punk club that hosted every important rock band in the neighborhood, The Punk Rock Movie captures an exciting moment in the development of some artists that are still imitated and adulated today. While the Sex Pistols and the Clash are likely to be the most familiar names in attendance, The Punk Rock Movie spends plenty of time on some legendary acts that never licked the same brass ring. Fans of the under-documented Johnny Thunders will want to see the footage of the Heartbreakers live on tour in England. Siouxsie & the Banshees, X-Ray Spex, and Eater are other notable rockers who are seen in rare early performances. Backstage revelry and tour bus boredom is preserved as well, with the dark side represented by unflinching scenes of drugs and self-abuse. Most of the film is live, loud, breakneck rock, featuring some energetic footage of the Sex Pistols at the height of their hype and the Clash set for stun and gathering its army.

Directed by the legendary Don Letts, The Punk Rock Movie captures the leaders of the movement in performance and on tour. Produced in London in 1978, this 35MM documentary feature highlights the punk rock explosion reverberating around England at the end of the decade. The film focuses on the last nights at the famous Roxy Club, the epicentre of punk. An award wining film, The Punk Rock Movie is considered the only true record of the sound and feeling of punk rock in London. Exclusive live performances by: Sex Pistols; The Clash; Siouxsie & The Banshees; X-Ray Spex; Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers; Generation X & More

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 03 February, 2012.