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Urgh! A Music War

Urgh! A Music War

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Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Urgh! A Music War
  • Genres: Music, Documentary
  • Release Date: 1981-11-07
  • Runtime: 121 minutes
  • Rating: 7.3/10 (17 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Lorimar Motion Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2258
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Sting

Sting

as Self

Stewart Copeland

Stewart Copeland

as Self

Andy Summers

Andy Summers

as Self

Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman

as Self

Jello Biafra

Jello Biafra

as Self

Toyah Willcox

Toyah Willcox

as Self

Stan Ridgway

Stan Ridgway

as Self

John Cooper Clarke

John Cooper Clarke

as Self

Jools Holland

Jools Holland

as Self

Klaus Nomi

Klaus Nomi

as Self

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

URGH! A Music War Movie Trailer

External Links

Keywords

reggaepunk rockskaconcert filmpsychotronicnew wave

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urgh! A Music War?

Urgh! A Music War is a Music, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1981-11-07.

Who are the main actors in Urgh! A Music War?

The main cast includes Sting, Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, Danny Elfman, Jello Biafra, .

Where can I watch Urgh! A Music War online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Urgh! A Music War is available.

Is Urgh! A Music War based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of Urgh! A Music War?

Urgh! A Music War has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 17 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Urgh! A Music War?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Urgh! A Music War?

The soundtrack was composed by Lorimar Motion Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Urgh! A Music War filmed?

Urgh! A Music War was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Urgh! A Music War?

The total runtime of Urgh! A Music War is 121 minutes.

Is Urgh! A Music War suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Urgh! A Music War?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Urgh! A Music War.

Does Urgh! A Music War have a post-credit scene?

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