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Bad News (1983)

Movie ★ 8.7 35 min

Comedy Music

A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.

Adrian Edmondson Writer Sandy Johnson Director

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Released
January 24, 1983
Runtime
35 min
IMDb
tt0544862
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Cast

Adrian Edmondson Adrian Edmondson Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe Rik Mayall Rik Mayall Colin Grigson Nigel Planer Nigel Planer Den Dennis Peter Richardson Peter Richardson Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb Jennifer Saunders Jennifer Saunders Sally Dawn French Dawn French Tracy Serena Evans Cheryl Bert Parnaby Neighbor Neville Smith Neville Smith Manager Judy Hawkins Girlfriend Charu Bala Chokshi Cashier Mark Cooper Mark Cooper Himself Sandy Johnson Sandy Johnson Himself Oliver Stapleton Oliver Stapleton Himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bad News about?
A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
Who directed Bad News?
Bad News was directed by Sandy Johnson.
Who stars in Bad News?
Bad News stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson.
When was Bad News released?
Bad News is a 1983 comedy, music film.
Where can I watch Bad News?
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