Rude Boy (film)

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Rude Boy
Directed by Jack Hazan, David Mingay
Written by David Mingay, Ray Gange, Jack Hazan
Starring Ray Gange, The Clash
Release date(s) 1980
Running time 133 mins
127 mins (US ver.)
Language English
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Rude Boy is a 1980 film directed by Jack Hazan and David Mingay and filmed in 1978 and early 1979.

The film, part drama, part rockumentary tells the story of a Clash fan during the public events of that period, the band's appearance at the Rock Against Racism event at Victoria Park,[1] their "On Parole" and "Sort It Out" tours,[2] and the recording of Give 'Em Enough Rope. The film was named after the rude boy subculture. The band members were so disenchanted with the film by its release that they had Better Badges make badges stating 'I don't want Rude Boy Clash Film'.[3]

In a rare interview, Ray Gange subsequently confessed that much of his dialogue contained thoughts and ideas that he felt silly voicing. Therefore the pivotal scene when Gange's girlfriend leaves him after he tells her: "Don't call me love, I don't believe in it," should not interpreted to mean that the actual Ray Gange ever lost his faith in love or romance, a fact which should offer massive reassurance to women everywhere.

In 1980 the film won the Honorable Mention, and was nominated for the Golden Berlin Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. It was released on DVD in Australia in 2004[4] and in the United States for the first time on August 1, 2006.[5][6]

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[edit] Plot

The film follows the fortunes of Ray Gange, who leaves his job in a Soho sex shop to work for The Clash as a roadie. After Ray helps the band at the Rock Against Racism concert, the Clash's road manager Johnny (Johnny Green) invites him to join their road crew for some upcoming dates in the north of England.[1][5][6]

[edit] Cast

Rude Boy had a significant number of unknown actors in its cast. The cast included (in alphabetical order):[5]

  • Dave Armstrong as Police officer
  • Barry Baker as Drum roadie
  • Elsie Barnes as Fan
  • Terry Barry as Police officer
  • Reg Bazell as Police officer
  • Lutz Becker as Sex shop customer
  • Stephen Behan as Fan
  • Graham Brown as Fan
  • Lizard Brown as Byron, a suspect.
  • Colin Bucksey as CID officer
  • The Clash as Themselves
  • Caroline Coon as Caroline, a Band representative.
  • Cathy Crawford as Fan
  • John Daly as Bouncer
  • Hicky Etienne as Suspect
  • Plaxy Exton as Fan
  • Tig Exton as Fan
  • Ian Galland as Police officer
  • Ray Gange as Ray (Rude Boy)
  • Ben Gaze as Police officer
  • Boss Goodman as Bouncer
  • John Goodridge as Police officer
  • Inch Gordon as Inch, a suspect.
  • Willy Graham as Fan
  • Johnny Green as Johnny, the Road manager.
  • Sarah Hall as Ray's girlfriend
  • Vic Hardwick as Bouncer
  • Topper Headon as Drummer
  • Jerry Healey as Fan
  • Dave Johnson as Police officer
  • Mick Jones as Lead guitarist
  • Kenny Joseph as Solicitor's clerk
  • Tony Martin as Police officer
  • David McDonald as Fan
  • Patrick McDonnell as Police officer
  • Terry McQuade as Terry, the Ray's mate
  • Roy Menuir as Bouncer
  • Berry Myers as DJ
  • Tommy O'Reilley as Fan
  • Lee Parker as Eel, a suspect.
  • Julia Phelps as Fan
  • Clare Pollock as Fan
  • Jimmy Pursey as Himself, guest musician on "White Riot".
  • Howard Rainey as Bouncer
  • Colin Richards as Sex shop customer
  • Paul Simonon as Bassist
  • Charlotte Smith as Fan
  • Tony Smith as Fan
  • Alan Stanleye as Fan
  • Joe Strummer as Rhythm guitarist
  • Ken Tillock as Fan
  • Dave Wakefield as Police officer
  • John Woods as Police officer
  • John Yates as Police officer
  • Elizabeth Young as Ray's girlfriend

[edit] Songs performed

  1. "Revolution Rock" (Jackie Edwards, Danny Ray) (instrumental) (title song)
  2. "Police and Thieves" (Junior Murvin/Lee "Scratch" Perry) performed by The Clash at Barbarellas, Birmingham on May 1, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  3. "Police and Thieves" sung by Junior Marvin (Island Records)
  4. "Career Opportunities (from The Clash)
  5. "Garageland" performed by The Clash at Rehearsal Rehearsals; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  6. "Rudi" sung by Bob Marley (Coxsone Records)
  7. "London's Burning" performed live by The Clash at Open Air Carnival, Victoria Park, London on April 30, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  8. "White Riot" performed live by The Clash at Open Air Carnival, Victoria Park, London on April 30, 1978 and featuring Jimmy Pursey from Sham 69 on vocals; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  9. "(White Man) in Hammersmith Palais" performed live by The Clash at the Apollo, Glasgow on July 4, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  10. "I'm So Bored with the USA" performed live by The Clash at the Apollo, Glasgow on July 4, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  11. "Janie Jones" performed live by The Clash at the Apollo, Glasgow on July 4, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  12. "White Riot" performed live by The Clash at the Apollo, Glasgow on July 4, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  13. "The Prisoner" performed live by The Clash at the Civic Music Hall, Aberdeen on July 5, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  14. "Johnny Too Bad" sung by The Slickers (Island Records)
  15. "Tommy Gun" performed live by The Clash at Cinema, Dunfermline on July 7, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  16. "All the Young Punks" performed by The Clash at Wessex Studios.
  17. "Stay Free" performed by The Clash at Wessex Studios.
  18. "Complete Control" performed by The Clash at the Music Machine, Camden, London on July 27, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  19. "Safe European Home" performed by The Clash at the Music Machine, Camden, London on July 27, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  20. "What's My Name" performed by The Clash at the Music Machine, Camden, London on July 27, 1978; audio tracks re-recorded at Wessex Studios.
  21. "No Reason" (piano song) performed by Joe Strummer at Rehearsal Studio.
  22. "Let the Good Times Roll" (piano song) performed by Joe Strummer at Rehearsal Studio.
  23. "I Fought the Law" (Sonny Curtis) performed live by The Clash at The Lyceum, West End, London on December 28.
  24. "Rudie Can't Fail" (from London Calling album)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Letts Don; Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Terry Chimes, Rick Elgood, The Clash. (2001). The Clash, Westway to the World [Documentary]. New York, NY: Sony Music Entertainment; Dorismo; Uptown Films. Retrieved on 2007-11-26. Event occurs at 47:42. ISBN 0738900826. OCLC 49798077.
  2. ^ The Clash. Induction. Rockhall.com (2003-03-10). Retrieved on 2007-11-19. “The film Rude Boy, a 1980 film about the Clash and their punk-rock milieu, contained concert sequences that demonstrate why they were considered one of rock’s greatest live acts.”
  3. ^ Clash Pins. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
  4. ^ Hazan, Jack; David Mingay, Ray Grange, The Clash, Buzzy Enterprises. (2004). Rude Boy [DVD]. Australia: Umbrella Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-11-30. OCLC 156697971. "Widescreen collector's edition"
  5. ^ a b c Hazan, Jack; David Mingay, Ray Grange, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Nicky Headon, Buzzy Enterprises, Epic Music Video. (2006-08-01). Rude Boy [DVD]. New York, NY: Epic Music Video. Retrieved on 2007-11-30. ISBN 0738905879. OCLC 70850190. "Digitally restored and remastered sound."
  6. ^ a b Green, Johnny; Garry Barker [1997] (2003). A Riot of Our Own: Night and Day with The Clash, 3rd edition, London: Orion, pp. 63-68. ISBN 0752858432. OCLC 52990890. 

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