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Bad News

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Bad News
  • Genres: Comedy, Music
  • Release Date: 1983-01-24
  • Runtime: 35 minutes
  • Rating: 8.7/10 (6 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Comic Strip Production
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3052
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondson

as Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe

Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall

as Colin Grigson

Nigel Planer

Nigel Planer

as Den Dennis

Peter Richardson

Peter Richardson

as Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb

Jennifer Saunders

Jennifer Saunders

as Sally

Dawn French

Dawn French

as Tracy

Serena Evans

Serena Evans

as Cheryl

Bert Parnaby

Bert Parnaby

as Neighbor

Neville Smith

Neville Smith

as Manager

Judy Hawkins

Judy Hawkins

as Girlfriend

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

groupieheavy metalparodymockumentaryrock bandrockumentarytv episodemusic industrycomic strip presentsmusicmetal band

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bad News?

Bad News is a Comedy, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1983-01-24.

Who are the main actors in Bad News?

The main cast includes Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders, .

Where can I watch Bad News online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Bad News is available.

Is Bad News based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Bad News?

Bad News has an IMDb rating of 8.7/10 based on 6 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Bad News?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for Bad News?

The soundtrack was composed by Comic Strip Production. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Bad News filmed?

Bad News was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Bad News?

The total runtime of Bad News is 35 minutes.

Is Bad News suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to Bad News?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bad News.

Does Bad News have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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