If you are a fan of "The Clash" then you might get more from this fly-on-the-wall, partially dramatised, documentary that follows their ascendancy in the UK towards the end of the 1970s. To give it some sort of narrative, there's a fan inserted into the mix and he serves as a conduit to not just the story of the four piece's musical journey, but also to illustrate a Britain that was wallowing after many years of…
Rude Boy (1980)
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.
Top Cast
Ray Gange
Ray
Joe Strummer
The Group
Topper Headon
The Group
Paul Simonon
The Group
Mick Jones
The Group
Jimmy Pursey
Guest Singer
Caroline Coon
Clash Girlfriend
Johnny Green
Roadie
Barry Baker
Roadie
Terry McQuade
Terry
Elizabeth Young
Ray's Girlfriend #1
Sarah Hall
Ray's Girlfriend #2
Barry Myers
DJ
Colin Richards
Sex Shop Customer
Lutz Becker
Sex Shop Customer
Kenny Joseph
Solicitor's Clerk
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FAQ about Rude Boy
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 in 1980.
What genres does Rude Boy belong to?
Rude Boy is categorised as Drama, Music, Documentary.
Who stars in Rude Boy?
The cast of Rude Boy includes Ray Gange, Joe Strummer, Topper Headon, Paul Simonon, Mick Jones.