Rude Boy (1980)
Rude Boy is a 1980 drama movie directed by Jack Hazan and David Mingay, with a running time of 2h 13m. It stars Ray Gange, Joe Strummer and 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.
Quick answers
What is Rude Boy 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.
When was Rude Boy released?
Rude Boy was released on 25 July 1980.
How long is Rude Boy?
Rude Boy runs 2h 13m.
Who made Rude Boy?
Rude Boy was directed by Jack Hazan and David Mingay.
Where can I watch Rude Boy?
Rude Boy is available on Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection, Metrograph, Night Flight Plus, Hoopla and Kanopy.
Where to watch Rude Boy
Stream: Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection, Metrograph, Night Flight Plus
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Ray Gange as Ray
- Joe Strummer as The Group
- Topper Headon as The Group
- Paul Simonon as The Group
- Mick Jones as The Group
- Jimmy Pursey as Guest Singer
- Caroline Coon as Clash Girlfriend
- Johnny Green as Roadie
- Barry Baker as Roadie
- Terry McQuade as Terry
- Elizabeth Young as Ray's Girlfriend #1
- Sarah Hall as Ray's Girlfriend #2