Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsRockers (1978) More at IMDbPro »
| Videos |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer:
Ted Bafaloukos (writer)
Release Date:
1978 (Jamaica) more
Tagline:
It's dangerous
Plot:
Harder They Come meets Hard Days Night. No real plot just lots of reggae. | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Jamaican Rockers Go Blu-ray
(From HollywoodNorthReport.com. 12 July 2009, 8:21 AM, PDT)
Plant & Krauss Are The King And Queen Of The Grammys
(From WENN. 8 February 2009, 11:40 PM, PST)
User Comments:
Great slice of Jamaican life more (12 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace | ... | Horsemouth |
| Richard 'Dirty Harry' Hall | ... | Dirty Harry |
| Monica Craig | ... | Madgie |
| Marjorie Norman | ... | Sunshine |
| Jacob Miller | ... | Jakes |
| Gregory Isaacs | ... | Jah Tooth (as Gregory Issacs) |
| Winston Rodney | ... | Burning Spear |
| Frank Dowding | ... | Kiddus-I |
| Robbie Shakespeare | ... | Robbie |
| Big Youth | ... | Big Youth (as Manley Buchanan) |
| Leroy Smart | ... | Himself |
| Lester Bullocks | ... | Dillinger |
| Ashley Harris | ... | Higher |
| Peter Honiball | ... | Honeyball |
| L. Lindo | ... | Jack Ruby |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
USA:100 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Marjorie Norman, who plays Sunshine, was discovered by the producer and director when they were on a recce for one of the village locations used in the film. She returned to her village life immediately after filming was completed. more
Quotes:
Jacob Miller:
[brandishing a switchblade] Don't say nothing, y 'hear? Don't say nothing! The man eat up my food, man!
Horsemouth:
No, man!
Jacob Miller:
No, Rasta, Me no love that, man, me no love that! Me screw for that! You know, Rasta. Cho. I-man vex, Rasta.
more
Movie Connections:
Remake of Ladri di biciclette (1948) more
Soundtrack:
Fade Away more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (12 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Rockers (1978) moreRecommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| High Fidelity | 24 Hour Party People | The Harder They Come | Laurel Canyon | The Big Lebowski |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb Jamaica section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
As others have mentioned, this isn't a "story-telling" movie. The thin plot concerns Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace's purchase and loss of a motorbike, but the real value of this movie is as a snapshot of real life in Jamaica, outside of the tourist resorts. Most of the movie takes place in an urban setting (presumably Kingston, although part of the movie seems to take place in Ocho Rios) and this is really one of the closest looks you're ever going to get at the life of Jamaica's poor, working class musicians without going to Kingston in person. The musical performances are top-notch (especially a stunning a capella rendition of "Jah No Dead" by Burning Spear) and Horsemouth actually makes a pretty good actor, filled with righteous indignation as he goes after the "Mafia boy" who "t'ief" his bike. A must-see for any fan of Jamaican music or admirer or Jamaican culture.