The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)
- CategoryComedy, Documentary, Music
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime1h 43m
- DirectorJulien Temple
- IMDb Rating6.4
- Year1980
- Release dateSep 11, 1980
- StarsMalcolm McLaren, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Sid Vicious
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
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."
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle Synopsis
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) holds a 6.4/10 audience rating on 1337x. This captivating Comedy and Documentary film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Julien Temple, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Malcolm McLaren, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. 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 roc...
