Rude Boy (1980)

Grab the future... by its face!

Rude Boy is a semi-documentary, part character study, part 'rockumentary', featuring a British punk band, The Clash. The script includes the story of a fictional fan juxtposed with actual public events of the day, including political demonstrations and Clash concerts.

Cast (23)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Ray Gange

Ray

Joe Strummer

The Group

Topper Headon

The Group

Paul Simonon

The Group

Mick Jones

The Group

Jimmy Pursey

Guest Singer

Caroline Coon

Clash Girlfriend

J

Johnny Green

Roadie

B

Barry Baker

Roadie

T

Terry McQuade

Terry

E

Elizabeth Young

Ray's Girlfriend #1

S

Sarah Hall

Ray's Girlfriend #2

B

Barry Myers

DJ

C

Colin Richards

Sex Shop Customer

L

Lutz Becker

Sex Shop Customer

K

Kenny Joseph

Solicitor's Clerk

L

Lizard Brown

Suspect

H

Hickey Etienne

Suspect

I

Inch Gordon

Suspect

L

Lee Parker

Suspect

Colin Bucksey

Police

Ari Up

Self (uncredited)

Margaret Thatcher

Self

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