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Sid and Nancy (1986)

R 112 min  -  Biography | Drama | Music  -   7 November 1986 (USA)
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Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen... See full summary »

Director:

Alex Cox

Writers:

Alex Cox (screenplay), Abbe Wool (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Oldman ...
Chloe Webb ...
David Hayman David Hayman ...
Malcolm
Debby Bishop Debby Bishop ...
Phoebe
Andrew Schofield ...
John
Xander Berkeley ...
Bowery Snax
Perry Benson Perry Benson ...
Paul
Tony London Tony London ...
Steve
Sandy Baron Sandy Baron ...
Hotelier - U.S.A.
Sy Richardson ...
Methadone Caseworker
Edward Tudor-Pole Edward Tudor-Pole ...
Hotelier - U.K.
Biff Yeager ...
Detective
Courtney Love ...
Gretchen
Rusty Blitz Rusty Blitz ...
Reporter
John Spaceley John Spaceley ...
Chelsea Resident
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Storyline

Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. When the Sex Pistols break up after their fateful US tour, Vicious attempts a solo career while in the grip of heroin addiction. One morning, Nancy is found stabbed to death and Sid is arrested for her murder. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice. utas.edu. au>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Sex Pistols | Sex | Heroin | Death | British  | See more »

Taglines:

Love kills

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sid and Nancy: Love Kills See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$2,826,523 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

In his 2007 autobiography, Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash revealed that the casting director hired all five members of Guns N' Roses as extras for a club scene, having coincidentally scouted them in different locations without their knowledge. He said "all of us showed up to the first day of casting, like 'Hey...what are you doing here!'" However, Slash was the only one in the group to stay the entire 3 day shoot. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In one scene where Sid and Nancy are lying in bed together, one shot shows Sid lying with his arm dangling over the side of the bed. His wrist is bare. In the next shot, his hand is right up next to his face and a studded cuff has appeared. See more »

Quotes

Sid: [in a taxi on the way to the airport] I wish we wasn't breaking up.
Phoebe: Well it's a bit late for that isn't it? Paul and Steve are flying to Rio, Malcom's in London, John's in New York.
Sid: Yeah, great. What am I gonna do?
Phoebe: Anything you like; you're a free agent now.
Sid: I'll go home; see Nancy.
Phoebe: Yeah, well do that.
Sid: Master Kung Fu.
Phoebe: Look try and get off the heroin OK? Come on promise.
Sid: Ok.
Phoebe: And cut back on the drinking all right?
[...]
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Crazy Credits

"And introducing the young Cat Vicious in the role of Smoky, Sid
and Nancy's child." See more »

Connections

References "Doctor Who" (1963) See more »

Soundtracks

"Chinese Choppers"
Written by Pray for Rain (as Dan Wül)
Performed by Pray for Rain (as Pray For Rain)
© Zenith Music 1986 See more »