The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle(1980)
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle Synopsis
A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position is that the Sex Pistols in particular and punk rock in general were an elaborate scam perpetrated by him in order to make "a million pounds."
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) is a comedy, documentary and music film directed by Julien Temple, released on September 11, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Malcolm McLaren, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Sid Vicious. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Julien Temple
- Writers:
- Julien Temple, Julien Temple
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Barker-Mill
- Production:
- Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd., Matrixbest, Virgin Films
- Status:
- Released
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) Trailer
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Malcolm McLaren
as The Embezzler
Steve Jones
as The Crook
Paul Cook
as The Tea-Maker
Sid Vicious
as The Gimmick
John Lydon
as The Collaborator
- Helen Wellington-Lloyd
Helen Wellington-Lloyd
as Helen
Ronald Biggs
as The Exile
Liz Fraser
as Woman in Cinema
Jess Conrad
as Jess
Mary Millington
as Mary, The Crook's girlfriend
James Aubrey
as Record Executive
Julian Holloway
as Man
Key crew
Directed by Julien Temple, written by Julien Temple and Julien Temple.
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?
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The main cast of The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) includes Malcolm McLaren, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Sid Vicious and John Lydon. The film was directed by Julien Temple. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle released?
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle was released on September 11, 1980 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle worth watching?
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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