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Rockers

  • 1978
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.3K
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Rockers (1978)
Trailer for this musical drama starring some of the most famous 70s Jamaican musicians
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Horsemouth sets himself up in business selling records but when gangsters steal his bike things start to turn nasty. As tensions build, Horsemouth and friends plot to end the gangsters reign... Read allHorsemouth sets himself up in business selling records but when gangsters steal his bike things start to turn nasty. As tensions build, Horsemouth and friends plot to end the gangsters reign of terror and restore justice to the people of Kingston.Horsemouth sets himself up in business selling records but when gangsters steal his bike things start to turn nasty. As tensions build, Horsemouth and friends plot to end the gangsters reign of terror and restore justice to the people of Kingston.

  • Director
    • Ted Bafaloukos
  • Writer
    • Ted Bafaloukos
  • Stars
    • Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace
    • Richard 'Dirty Harry' Hall
    • Monica Craig
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    2.3K
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    • Director
      • Ted Bafaloukos
    • Writer
      • Ted Bafaloukos
    • Stars
      • Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace
      • Richard 'Dirty Harry' Hall
      • Monica Craig
    • 19User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    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)
    Burning Spear
    • Burning Spear
    • (as Winston Rodney)
    Kiddus I
    • Kiddus-I
    • (as Frank Dowding)
    Robbie Shakespeare
    Robbie Shakespeare
    • Robbie
    Big Youth
    • Big Youth
    • (as Manley Buchanan)
    Leroy Smart
    • Self
    Lester Bullocks
    • Dillinger
    Ashley Harris
    • Higher
    Peter Honiball
    • Honeyball
    L. Lindo
    • Jack Ruby
    Trevor Douglas
    • Leggo Beast
    Herman Davis
    • Bongo Herman
    Raymond Hall
    • Jeep Man
    • Director
      • Ted Bafaloukos
    • Writer
      • Ted Bafaloukos
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    User reviews19

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    8strongislekb

    Great take on the Robin Hood Theme!

    I-man loves this movie! A true classic! Everyt'ing from the music to the actors to the land of the JA makes this a must see. Much more intimate than "The Harder They Come" and not as dark. This is also a very funny movie. The "Stepping Razor" walking montage is classic hilarity! Get this film and keep it in your collection. Do not lend it out or you might not see it again, sight? Without taking away from the great directing Theodore Bafaloukos did, this movie almost makes itself! Show me a movie with realer characters and I'll argue you with you day and night, seen? The soundtrack is great! All kinds of reggae styles from a cross-section of artists...many of whom are in the film! Jah Guide, Protection Until Time, and Loveful Heights!
    10devaughnh

    2 words- "REMOVE YA"

    After being totally burnt out on election coverage overkill, depressed by the economic woes and debating changing careers, my wife suggested we put on a movie and escape for a while.

    She surprised me by pulling out "ROCKERS" one of my favorite movies of all time, it suddenly dawned on me that I hadn't watched it once this year (i usually watch bi-annually)

    Wow! its amazing that this movie holds up on every level, after the first 5 minutes I completely forgot all my problems and was absorbed into the conflict of Horsemouth, The acapella of Burning Spear and of course The RASTA takeover by Dirty HArry. REMOVE YA!!!

    As a filmmaker I can only aspire to do a movie with such impact wit and simplicity. The music the story, the locations and who can beat the wardrobe. To the cast and crew I fully salute and thank you for making a truly classic picture!!
    McGonigle

    Great slice of Jamaican life

    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.
    9kemicon

    Great Music and a Good Light Hearted Story

    This is the movie that some say inspired the plot for Pee Wee's Big Adventure. It's a story about an up and coming reggae musician who has his bike stolen and so he embarks on a quest to find his stolen property.

    Joining him on his journey are some relatively well known names in roots reggae. A stand out scene for instance has Gregory Isaacs cracking a safe!. Another memorable scene shows the immensely talented but little known Kiddus I, shaking out his mass of dreadlocks before singing one of the more memorable songs of the film.

    All in all it's a very fun and easy film to watch. Although the dialect can sometimes be a tad difficult to decipher it is easy enough to figure out what is going on. Most versions have subtitles but it is just as fun to ignore them and enjoy the local patois.

    Remove Ya!
    9gr8fuldude-1

    Great Movie!

    I saw this movie when it premiered in 1977. Its as good today as it was then. If you're a reggae fan then this film will have you grinning the entire time.

    Its great to see all my favorite reggae artists. People like Robbie Shakespeare, Dirty Harry Hall, Gregory Issacs, Jacob Miller and Jack Ruby in a robin hood type film. The acting isn't great, but its still charming. The music is wonderful and the performance clips are a lot of fun.

    I suggest seeing the 25th anniversary edition of this film. A lot of cool things in it!

    REMOVE YA! --Dirty Harry

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    • Trivia
      Ashley Higher Harris is a healer in real life, as well as playing one in the film. During production, his herbal preparations actually did heal the movie's sound-man of a severe skin allergy.
    • Quotes

      Horsemouth: I-man serve Selassie I continually. No matter what the weak heart say. And I know that I & I is like a tree, plant by the river of water, and not even the dog that piss against the wall of Babylon shall escape this judgment. For I & I know that all of the youth shall witness the day that Babylon shall fall!

    • Crazy credits
      Devon Lewis is credited as "Keeper of the Peace", while the musician Prof-I is credited as "Ital Cook", Ital being a Rastafari vegetarian diet.
    • Connections
      References Bicycle Thieves (1948)
    • Soundtracks
      Satta Amasagana
      by The Abyssinians (as The Abbysinians) with Ras Michael and The Sons of Negus

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    • Release date
      • 1978 (Jamaica)
    • Country of origin
      • Jamaica
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Рокеры
    • Filming locations
      • Jamaica
    • Production company
      • Rockers Film Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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