Bad News(1983)
Bad News Synopsis
A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
Bad News (1983) is a comedy and music film directed by Sandy Johnson, released on January 24, 1983 with a runtime of 35m. It stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer and Peter Richardson. Viewers rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Sandy Johnson
- Writers:
- Adrian Edmondson
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Production:
- Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Bad News (1983) Trailer
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Bad News Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adrian Edmondson
as Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe
Rik Mayall
as Colin Grigson
Nigel Planer
as Den Dennis
Peter Richardson
as Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb
Jennifer Saunders
as Sally
Dawn French
as Tracy
- Serena Evans
Serena Evans
as Cheryl
- Bert Parnaby
Bert Parnaby
as Neighbor
Neville Smith
as Manager
- Judy Hawkins
Judy Hawkins
as Girlfriend
- Charu Bala Chokshi
Charu Bala Chokshi
as Cashier
Mark Cooper
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Sandy Johnson, written by Adrian Edmondson.
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Bad News Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Bad News – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bad News online?
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Who stars in Bad News?
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The main cast of Bad News (1983) includes Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson and Jennifer Saunders. The film was directed by Sandy Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bad News released?
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Bad News was released on January 24, 1983 and runs for 35m.
Is Bad News worth watching?
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Bad News (1983) holds an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bad News?
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