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1980103 minComedy, Documentary, Music

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

Is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle worth watching? With a rating of 6.245/10, this Comedy, Documentary, Music film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle Synopsis

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."

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Top Cast

Malcolm McLaren
Malcolm McLarenThe Embezzler
Steve Jones
Steve JonesThe Crook
Paul Cook
Paul CookThe Tea-Maker
Sid Vicious
Sid ViciousThe Gimmick
John Lydon
John LydonThe Collaborator
Helen Wellington-Lloyd
Helen Wellington-LloydHelen
Ronald Biggs
Ronald BiggsThe Exile
Liz Fraser
Liz FraserWoman in Cinema
Jess Conrad
Jess ConradJess
Mary Millington
Mary MillingtonMary, The Crook's girlfriend

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Is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle worth watching?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle has received mixed reviews with a 6.245/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Documentary, Music movies.

Is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle hit or flop?

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle has received average ratings (6.245/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle is a Comedy, Documentary, Music movie that A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position ...

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