
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)
Directed by
Julien Temple.
Starring
Malcolm McLaren,
Steve Jones,
Paul Cook and
Sid Vicious.
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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."
- Original title: The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
- Release date: Sept. 11, 1980
- Status: Released
- Genres: Comedy, Documentary, Music
- Runtime: 1h 43min
- Producers: Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd., Virgin Films and Matrixbest
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Mood
- Humorous
- Captivating
- Stylized
- Offbeat
- Sincere
- Witty
- Clever
- Suspenseful
- Exciting
- Contemplative
- Touching
- Biting
- Atmospheric
- Sexual
- Thought Provoking
- Rough
- Feel Good
- Sentimental
- Cynical
- Disturbing
- Sexy
- Bleak
- Tense
- Gloomy
- Emotional
- Bittersweet
Plot
- Artists and Showbiz
- Way of Life
- Mind and Soul
- Friends
- Lifestyle
- Society
- Sexual Relations
- Buddies
- Couples
- Showbiz
- Life is a Bitch
- Ambition
- Gender
- Musician's Life
- Friendship
- Unfulfillment
- Celebrity Culture
- Disorder
- Youth
- Partners
- Love and Romance
- Drug Abuse
- Filmmaking
- Obsession
- Gays and Lesbians
- Couple Relations
- Performer's Life
- Human Nature
- Rise and Fall
- Music Band
- Nightlife
- Artist's Life
- Crimes
- Actor's Life
- Prostitute
- Introspection
- City Life
- Family Relations
- Dishonesty
- Addiction