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    Unique ID Code: 0000024214
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    Added on: 17/10/2001 18:33
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    Rude Boy: The Clash (UK)

    5 / 10
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    Certificate: 18
    Running Time: 127 mins
    Retail Price: £12.99
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    Synopsis:
    This movie traces the steps of Ray Grange who quites his dead end job as a shop clerk to become a roadie for legendary punk band The Clash. Set against a backdrop of the Brixton race riots and counter neo-nazi demonstrations, Ray Grande`s narrative of a man with no future makes compelling viewing.

    Intermixed with Ray`s story is excellent concert footage of the band on the verge of stardom in American. Rude Boy is a must have for all Clash fans, featuring stunning live performances of; Garageland, London`s Burning, White Riot, Safe European Home, I fought the Law and Complete Control.

    Special Features:
    Interactive Menus
    Scene Access
    `American Civil War` & `White Riot` performed by The Clash
    Production Notes from Original Production Book
    Image Library

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital Mono English

    Directed By:
    David Mingay
    Jack Hazan

    Written By:


    Starring:
    Joe Strummer
    Ray Gange

    Soundtrack By:
    Joe Strummer
    Mick Jones

    Director of Photography:
    Jack Hazan

    Editor:
    David Mingay
    Peter Goddard

    Producer:
    David Mingay
    Jack Hazan

    Distributor:
    Metrodome

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    5 / 10
    Rude Boy is a slice of British culture. Re issued as a special edition following the sad loss of Joe Strummer, this is quintessentially a product of the era that created Jubilee, Great Rock and Roll Swindle, etc. This works best if you were a) around in 77, and b) a fan of The Clash. As a snapshot of the Punk movement, this works. As a movie, more importantly, a dvd, this falls short of the mark.
    posted by carl jervis on 10/5/2004 03:35