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Rude Boy

Rude Boy

Grab the future... by its face!

19806.42h 13m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jack Hazan
Written by Ray Gange, David Mingay
Produced by Jack Hazan, David Mingay
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Top Cast

Ray Gange

Ray Gange

Ray

Joe Strummer

Joe Strummer

The Group

Topper Headon

Topper Headon

The Group

Paul Simonon

Paul Simonon

The Group

Mick Jones

Mick Jones

The Group

Jimmy Pursey

Jimmy Pursey

Guest Singer

Caroline Coon

Caroline Coon

Clash Girlfriend

J

Johnny Green

Roadie

B

Barry Baker

Roadie

T

Terry McQuade

Terry

Themes & Keywords

london, englandpunk rockroadiethe clash

About Rude Boy

Rude Boy is a drama, music, documentary film released in 1980 exploring themes of london, england, punk rock, roadie, the clash. Directed by Jack Hazan, it stars Ray Gange, Joe Strummer, Topper Headon. 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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