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6.4 / 10 IMDb July 25, 1980 2h 13m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 13m
Release Date
July 25, 1980
Genre
Drama, Music, Documentary
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Producers
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
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Johnny Green
as Roadie
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Barry Baker
as Roadie
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Terry McQuade
as Terry
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Elizabeth Young
as Ray's Girlfriend #1
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Sarah Hall
as Ray's Girlfriend #2
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Barry Myers
as DJ
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Colin Richards
as Sex Shop Customer
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Lutz Becker
as Sex Shop Customer
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Kenny Joseph
as Solicitor's Clerk
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Lizard Brown
as Suspect
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Hickey Etienne
as Suspect
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Inch Gordon
as Suspect
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Lee Parker
as Suspect
Production Companies
Buzzy Enterprises
Michael White Productions
National Film Trustee Company
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