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Release Year1983
Runtime0h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes6
DirectorSandy Johnson
WritersAdrian Edmondson
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBad News
About Bad News
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.
Directed by Sandy Johnson, Bad News leans on a strong ensemble — Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1983.
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