The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (SOLD OUT)

Released: 2005-05-17
Available in: US & Canada

Product Note: As of June 19 2022 this title is OUT-OF-PRINT.

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Description

The Sex Pistols star in director Julien Temple's bizarre and hilarious fictional documentary that charts the rise and fall of punk's most notorious band through the eyes of its calculating manager, Malcolm McLaren. Mixing animation and midgets with footage of some of The Pistols' most electrifying live performances, the 1980 film presents the band's success as an elaborate scam perpetrated by McLaren to make a million pounds at the expense of record companies, outraged moralists, the British Royal Family-and even the fans and band members themselves.\nThe Great Rock Rock 'n' Roll Swindle was called a parable of our times by the Guardian (UK), but most music fans simply consider it one of the best rock films ever. More than 25 years after their breakup, The Sex Pistols' music continues to influence punk and post-punk bands the world over. The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle shows why.\nFeatures the classic Sex Pistols line-up of Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Sid Vicious, and Paul Cook.

Bonus Features for DVD

  • Interview and commentary with director Julien Temple by Chris Salewicz
DISCS
1
RUN-TIME
120 min
ASPECT RATIO
1.33:1
COLOR
Color
LANGUAGE
English
REGION
Region 1
RATING
Not Rated
PRODUCTION DATE
1980
CLOSED-CAPTIONED
No

Cast & Crew

Julien TempleDirector
Julien TempleWriter
Malcolm McLarenActor
Sid ViciousActor
Steve JonesActor