The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)

Cast

• Malcolm McLaren - The Embezzler
• Steve Jones - The Crook
• Paul Cook - The Tea-Maker
• Sid Vicious - The Gimmick
• John Lydon - The Collaborator
• Helen Wellington-Lloyd - Helen
• Ronald Biggs - The Exile
• Liz Fraser - Woman in Cinema
• Jess Conrad - Jess
• Mary Millington - Mary, The Crook's girlfriend

Screenplay

• Julien Temple (Author)
• Julien Temple

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical, punk rock

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle about?

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."

Who directed The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle was directed by Julien Temple.

Who stars in The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle stars Malcolm McLaren, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Sid Vicious, John Lydon, Helen Wellington-Lloyd.

How long is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).

What genre is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle is a Comedy, Documentary, Music film.

Where was The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle produced?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?

The themes of The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle include: Musical Spectacle.