Bald Dog Rock (1981)

Bald Dog Rock (1981) poster

A Hungarian band plays American rock & roll and blues hits with great enthusiasm and passion, but success seems to avoid them. TV and radio don't play their songs, sometimes even their crowd just sits and sips beer. Something must be done, and the band's leader (Lóránt Schuster) comes up with the big idea: write and play songs for the people about themselves and not about some exotic, but too distant people's life. "We move from Tobacco Road to Retek street." With the remains of the band and a second singer (Gyula Deák "Bill") they find what they failed to show people before. The rich new sound can finally translate the spirit of blues and rock much more than words from any dictionaries could, this is the Kőbánya blues.

Director: György Szomjas
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Hunnia Filmstúdió
Country: Hungary
Language: English, Magyar, Pусский
Original Language: hu

Themes

Rock Music and Stage, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration, Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Jazz and Blues Soul, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom

Keywords

concert, rock 'n' roll, blues, rock band, songwriter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bald Dog Rock about?
A Hungarian band plays American rock & roll and blues hits with great enthusiasm and passion, but success seems to avoid them. TV and radio don't play their songs, sometimes even their crowd just sits and sips beer. Something must be done, and the band's leader (Lóránt Schuster) comes up with the big idea: write and play songs for the people about themselves and not about some exotic, but too distant people's life. "We move from Tobacco Road to Retek street." With the remains of the band and a second singer (Gyula Deák "Bill") they find what they failed to show people before. The rich new sound can finally translate the spirit of blues and rock much more than words from any dictionaries could, this is the Kőbánya blues.
Who directed Bald Dog Rock?
Bald Dog Rock was directed by György Szomjas.
Who stars in Bald Dog Rock?
Bald Dog Rock stars Földes László, József Körös, István Mareczky, Zoltán Pálmai, Egon Póka, Lóránt Schuster.
How long is Bald Dog Rock?
Bald Dog Rock has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Bald Dog Rock?
Bald Dog Rock is a Drama, Music film.
Where was Bald Dog Rock produced?
Bald Dog Rock was produced in Hungary.
What are the themes of Bald Dog Rock?
The themes of Bald Dog Rock include: Rock Music and Stage, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration, Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Jazz and Blues Soul, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom.