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Status
Released
Release
1980
Runtime
2h 13m
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"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.
23 Cast Members
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
Lizard Brown
Suspect
Hickey Etienne
Suspect
Inch Gordon
Suspect
Lee Parker
Suspect