Where punk politics and fandom collide in the raw orbit of The Clash.
RUDE BOY
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.
Rude Boy is a 1980 United Kingdom drama and musical film directed by Jack Hazan and David Mingay about a fictional fan's journey with British punk band The Clash, blending staged narrative with real political events and concert footage.
Why Cult
See The Clash not just perform, but live and argue, as themselves in a movie where the line between fiction and fact is as blurry as a mosh pit.
This semi-documentary melds a fictional fan's story with real concerts, protests, and the gritty sound of late '70s British punk.
The film captures political demonstrations alongside raucous Clash gigs, giving you both punk anthems and the unrest that fueled them.
Follow Ray, a character woven through real events, offering a personal window into the feverish world of 1980s punk culture.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Rude Boy about? +
Rude Boy follows a fictional fan's involvement with The Clash, intertwining staged character drama with real-life political events and concert performances by the band.
When was Rude Boy released? +
Rude Boy was released in 1980.
Who directed Rude Boy? +
Rude Boy was directed by Jack Hazan and David Mingay.
How long is Rude Boy? +
Rude Boy runs for 133 minutes.
What genre is Rude Boy? +
Rude Boy is a drama and musical film.
Where can I watch Rude Boy? +
Rude Boy is available to stream on SassyFlix.
