Bad News (1983)
Bad News is a 1983 comedy movie directed by Sandy Johnson, with a running time of 35m. It stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall and Nigel Planer.
A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
Quick answers
What is Bad News about?
A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
When was Bad News released?
Bad News was released on 24 January 1983.
How long is Bad News?
Bad News runs 35m.
Who made Bad News?
Bad News was directed by Sandy Johnson.
Cast
- Adrian Edmondson as Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe
- Rik Mayall as Colin Grigson
- Nigel Planer as Den Dennis
- Peter Richardson as Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb
- Jennifer Saunders as Sally
- Dawn French as Tracy
- Serena Evans as Cheryl
- Bert Parnaby as Neighbor
- Neville Smith as Manager
- Judy Hawkins as Girlfriend
- Charu Bala Chokshi as Cashier
- Mark Cooper as Himself