Urgh! A Music War
"Stand up & dance!"
Originally released in 1981. Urgh! A Music War is a music/documentary film. directed by Derek Burbidge. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers
Synopsis
Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urgh! A Music War about?
Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeu...
Who directed Urgh! A Music War?
Urgh! A Music War was directed by Derek Burbidge.
How long is Urgh! A Music War?
Urgh! A Music War has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Urgh! A Music War released?
Urgh! A Music War was released on November 7, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Urgh! A Music War?
The main cast of Urgh! A Music War includes Sting, Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, Danny Elfman, Jello Biafra.