The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Originally released in 1980. The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle is a comedy/documentary film. directed by Julien Temple.
Starring Malcolm McLaren, Steve Jones, and Paul Cook
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."
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (51 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Boyd's Company
- Kendon Films Ltd.
- Matrixbest
- Virgin Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle about?
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 ...
Who directed The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle was directed by Julien Temple.
How long is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle released?
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle was released on September 11, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?
The main cast of The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle includes Malcolm McLaren, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Sid Vicious, John Lydon.