
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Release: 1980-09-11·Runtime: 103m·★ 6.2
ComedyDocumentaryMusic
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."
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Boyd's Company
Kendon Films Ltd.
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Virgin Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Liz Fraseras Woman in Cinema
Julian Hollowayas Man
Glen Matlockas Ex-Pistol (uncredited)
Paul Cookas The Tea-Maker
Jess Conradas Jess
Edward Tudor-Poleas Tadpole (kiosk attendant)
Irene Handlas Cinema Usherette
Johnny Shannonas Nazi
Steve Jonesas The Crook
John Lydonas The Collaborator
Ronald Biggsas The Exile
Mary Millingtonas Mary, The Crook's girlfriend
Sid Viciousas The Gimmick
James Aubreyas Record Executive
James Jeteras Martin Bormann (uncredited)
Egbert Senas Man with Case of Money (uncredited)
Malcolm McLarenas The Embezzler
Nancy Spungenas Nancy (uncredited)
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