Quick facts
- Released
- September 11, 1980
- Runtime
- 103 min
- IMDb
- tt0080813
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd., Matrixbest, Virgin Films
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
James Aubrey
Record Executive
Julian Holloway
Man
Johnny Shannon
Nazi
Edward Tudor-Pole
Tadpole (kiosk attendant)
Faye Hart
Secretary
Alan Jones
Record Executive
Irene Handl
Cinema Usherette
Judy Croll
Catwoman (uncredited)
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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.
- When was The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle released?
- The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle is a 1980 comedy, documentary, music film.
- Where can I watch The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle?
- You can watch The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.