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Rude Boy (1980) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1980 · 133 mins · English
- Directed by
- Jack Hazan, David Mingay
- Starring
- Topper Headon, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Ari Up, Jimmy Pursey
A semi‑documentary that blends character study with rockumentary, following a fictional fan of the British punk band The Clash as his personal journey intersects with real‑world events of the era—political protests, street clashes and the band’s electrifying concerts—capturing the raw energy and social turmoil of the time.
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