Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten(2007)
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Synopsis
As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In "The Future Is Unwritten", from British film director Julien Temple, Joe Strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of Joe's life, Julien Temple's film is a celebration of Joe Strummer - before, during and after the Clash.
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) is a music and documentary film directed by Julien Temple, released on May 18, 2007 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Joe Strummer, Topper Headon, Paul Simonon and Terry Chimes. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Julien Temple
- Producers:
- Amanda Temple, Anna Campeau, Alan Moloney
- Production:
- Film4 Productions, Sony BMG Feature Films, Parallel Films, Nitrate Film, HanWay Films
- Revenue:
- $1,109,194
- Status:
- Released
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) Trailer
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Strummer
as Self (Archive footage)
Topper Headon
as Self
Paul Simonon
as Self
Terry Chimes
as Self
Steve Jones
as Self
Don Letts
as Self
John Cooper Clarke
as Self
Jim Jarmusch
as Self
Bono
as Self
Flea
as Self
Anthony Kiedis
as Self
Steve Buscemi
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Julien Temple, produced by Amanda Temple, Anna Campeau and Alan Moloney.
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 92 ratings.
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten online?
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten?
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The main cast of Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) includes Joe Strummer, Topper Headon, Paul Simonon, Terry Chimes and Steve Jones. 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 Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten released?
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten was released on May 18, 2007 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten worth watching?
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten?
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