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Rude Boy

R2h 13m1980Jack Hazan,David Mingay
IMDb: 6.4/10
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"Grab the future... by its face!"

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.

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London, EnglandPunk RockRoadieThe Clash

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rude Boy (1980) about?

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.

Who stars in Rude Boy?

Rude Boy stars Ray Gange (Ray), Joe Strummer (The Group), Topper Headon (The Group), Paul Simonon (The Group), Mick Jones (The Group). The film was directed by Jack Hazan.

How long is Rude Boy?

Rude Boy has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is Rude Boy worth watching?

Rude Boy holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Drama, Music, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Rude Boy?

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