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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

TV-MA1h 43m1980Julien Temple
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position is that the Sex Pistols in particular and punk rock in general were an elaborate scam perpetrated by him in order to make "a million pounds."

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What is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) about?

A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position is that the Sex Pistols in particular and punk rock in general were an elaborate scam perpetrated by him in order to make "a million pounds."

Who stars in The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle stars Malcolm McLaren (The Embezzler), Steve Jones (The Crook), Paul Cook (The Tea-Maker), Sid Vicious (The Gimmick), John Lydon (The Collaborator). The film was directed by Julien Temple.

How long is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated TV-MA.

Is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle worth watching?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Comedy, Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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