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22 January 1999 (USA) moreTagline:
They were "Strange Fruit". Some called them the greatest rock band of the '70s. They haven't played together for 20 years. No wonder they're worried about their performance. morePlot:
"Strange Fruit" had everything that makes a legendary rockband: Money, Fame, Success, Groupies, a Singer who died of drugs and even a divine ending... more | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Sharon Osbourne: Still Crazy, Still Attacking People (From Actress Archives. 27 March 2009, 2:49 PM, PDT)
The General Wins At British Film Awards
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 8 February 1999)
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Hilarious & Stand-Out Performances Rock This Movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Stephen Rea | ... | Tony Costello | |
| Billy Connolly | ... | Hughie | |
| Jimmy Nail | ... | Les Wickes | |
| Timothy Spall | ... | David 'Beano' Baggot | |
| Bill Nighy | ... | Ray Simms | |
| Juliet Aubrey | ... | Karen Knowles | |
| Helena Bergström | ... | Astrid Simms | |
| Bruce Robinson | ... | Brian Lovell | |
| Hans Matheson | ... | Luke Shand | |
| Rachael Stirling | ... | Clare Knowles | |
| Phil Daniels | ... | Neil Gaydon | |
| Philip Davis | ... | Limo Driver (as Phil Davis) | |
| Frances Barber | ... | Lady in Black | |
| Zoë Ball | ... | Zoë | |
| Virginia Clay | ... | Young Karen |
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Rated R for language, sexuality and drug content.Parents Guide:
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95 min | Argentina:100 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:L | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Canada:PG | France:U | Germany:12 | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | Spain:13 | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | USA:R | Argentina:13 | Philippines:PG-13Filming Locations:
Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK moreFun Stuff
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Some events in the band's history were inspired by actual events involving real-life bands: Brian's absence from the band resembles Syd Barrett's departure from Pink Floyd due to a drug-induced nervous breakdown; Beano's tardiness for a gig echoes that of Keith Moon, the notoriously erratic drummer for The Who. The character of Ray appears to be inspired in some part by David Lee Roth, famed front-man for Van Halen. Other band such as Deep Purple have undergone lineup changes with various degrees of infighting and success. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: During their Dutch tour, when Ray is being interviewed, we see a Dutch sign behind the band members which reads: "Verboden te parkeren" (No Parking). But the sign above the men's toilet next to the sign reads "Herren" which is German for "Men" instead of the Dutch word "Heren". moreQuotes:
Ray Simms: I can see you Brian, so clearly, do you have a message?Brian Lovell: Got a gig on Saturday man.
Ray Simms: Wha-what?
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This movie is tremendous for uplifting the Spirits.
Every time I watch it, I see & hear funny little things that I missed before.
The soundtrack is unbelievable. Mick Jones (Foreigner) and Chris Difford (Squeeze) penned the songs, making Strange Fruit the best thing that ever hit today's music scene.
Unfortunately, Strange Fruit are a strictly fictitional washed up '60's to 70's band that were never good to begin with, due to drug use and inner fighting. One wonders what might have been, while listening to their fanatstic soundtrack.
The Fruit draw inspiration from The Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, David Bowie, and The Who.
Each member of Fruit are quite memorable. Stephen Rea stars as down-and-dead-broke Tony Costello, who is asked by a festival promoter to reunite his band for a reunion tour, with hopes of reaping monetary benefits. Costello haply approaches ex-roadie Karen Knowles, played by Juliet Aubrey, to help him rekindle the flame of a dream long past.
Juliet gathers up the bitter Jimmy Nail (Les Wickes), blundering Timothy Spall (David 'Beano' Baggot), and extravagantly glamouresque Ray Simms (Bill Nighy). Tumbling in is another ex-roadie, the hippy-toker-jokester Hughie (Billy Connolly), who never let the flame burn out.
As Juliet searches for the last member of their motley band, the elusive guitarist-songwriter Brian Lovell (played by the brooding Bruce Robinson), the reunited members squabble, just like old times, fighting over each others' rusty talent.
The band is then given the chance to do a small Dutch tour, to prepare for the festival. With young Hendrix-like Luke Shand (Hans Matheson) taking the place of Lovell, the crew hits the road. The sparks fly as their memories flame forward, threatening to burn their unfinished goals...
Be prepared to laugh, sing, cheer, and cry, as these memorable characters etch themselves back into your hearts...