Punk Can Take It (1979)

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Julien Temple's wartime documentary parody "Punk Can Take It" (1979) - a theatrically released promo for the UK Subs, complete with narration by BBC voice-over veteran John Snagge - paints a glorious picture of England in a punk rock "identity crisis". Punk morale was higher than ever before. Punks were fused together not by fear, but by a surging spirit of revenge, immortality, and the courage never to submit or yield. This proved that punk won't go away and that punks themselves are becoming younger and nastier everyday. They have no time for the precarious thrills of nostalgia nor for its trivial rules.

Director: Julien Temple
Genre: Comedy, War, Documentary, Music
Runtime: 19 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Richard Bedford
Production: Kendon Films Ltd., Boyd's Company, GTO
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

punk rock, satire, short film

More Films by Director: Julien Temple
More Films in Genre: Comedy, War, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Punk Can Take It about?
Julien Temple's wartime documentary parody "Punk Can Take It" (1979) - a theatrically released promo for the UK Subs, complete with narration by BBC voice-over veteran John Snagge - paints a glorious picture of England in a punk rock "identity crisis". Punk morale was higher than ever before. Punks were fused together not by fear, but by a surging spirit of revenge, immortality, and the courage never to submit or yield. This proved that punk won't go away and that punks themselves are becoming younger and nastier everyday. They have no time for the precarious thrills of nostalgia nor for its trivial rules.
Who directed Punk Can Take It?
Punk Can Take It was directed by Julien Temple.
Who stars in Punk Can Take It?
Punk Can Take It stars Julia Binstead, Edward Tudor-Pole, Helen Wellington-Lloyd, UK Subs, John Snagge.
How long is Punk Can Take It?
Punk Can Take It has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is Punk Can Take It?
Punk Can Take It is a Comedy, War, Documentary, Music film.
Where was Punk Can Take It produced?
Punk Can Take It was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Punk Can Take It?
The themes of Punk Can Take It include: Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.