Rude Boy
6.4
“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.
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Cast
23 people
Ray Gange
Ray
Joe Strummer
The Group
Known for
Mystery Train
I Hired a Contract Killer
Topper Headon
The Group
Also in
The Clash: Westway To The World
White Riot
Paul Simonon
The Group
Known for
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Mick Jones
The Group
Also in
The King of Comedy
The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
Jimmy Pursey
Guest Singer
Also in
Degeneration Punk
We Are the Flowers in Your Dustbin
Caroline Coon
Clash Girlfriend
Also in
Dante's Inferno
House of 1,000 Dolls
Johnny Green
Roadie
Barry Baker
Roadie
Terry McQuade
Terry
Elizabeth Young
Ray's Girlfriend #1
Sarah Hall
Ray's Girlfriend #2
Jack Hazan Director · David Mingay Director Ray Gange Writer
United States release July 25, 1980 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production Michael White Productions, National Film Trustee Company
Production
Buzzy Enterprises
Production
Michael White Productions
Production
National Film Trustee Company
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Germany · February 1, 1980
Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
United States · July 25, 1980
Theatrical · New York City, New York
United States
October 6, 2021 · Premiere · New York Film Festival
May 16, 2022 · Theatrical · Los Angeles, California
France
June 19, 1996 · Theatrical
Germany
January 2, 1981 · Theatrical · West Germany
Italy
May 22, 1981 · Theatrical · Torino
Poland
October 21, 2022 · Digital
Sweden
January 30, 1981 · Premiere · Göteborg Film Festival
May 18, 1981 · Theatrical
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