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Vinyl

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 25m
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5.9/10
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Vinyl (2012)
  • Comedy
Aging rock group use a young fresh faced punk band to front new recordings to fool the music industry.Aging rock group use a young fresh faced punk band to front new recordings to fool the music industry.Aging rock group use a young fresh faced punk band to front new recordings to fool the music industry.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
744
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  • Director
    • Sara Sugarman
  • Writers
    • Jim Cooper
    • Sara Sugarman
  • Stars
    • Phil Daniels
    • Jamie Blackley
    • Perry Benson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sara Sugarman
  • Writers
    • Jim Cooper
    • Sara Sugarman
  • Stars
    • Phil Daniels
    • Jamie Blackley
    • Perry Benson
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    • 16User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    Tim Sanders and Jamie Blackley in Vinyl (2012)
    Alexa Davies and Jamie Blackley attend the Gala Premiere of Vinyl (2013)
    Alexa Davies attends the Vinyl Gala Premiere (2013)
    Keith Allen and Jynine James in Vinyl (2012)
    Jamie Blackley in Vinyl (2012)
    Phil Daniels and Tim Sanders in Vinyl (2012)

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    Phil Daniels
    Phil Daniels
    • Johnny Jonesas Johnny Jones
    Jamie Blackley
    Jamie Blackley
    • Drainpipeas Drainpipe
    Perry Benson
    • Robbieas Robbie
    Keith Allen
    Keith Allen
    • Mintoas Minto
    Julia Ford
    Julia Ford
    • Julesas Jules
    Christopher Roy Turner
    Christopher Roy Turner
    • Griffas Griff
    James Cartwright
    James Cartwright
    • Jimmy Breenas Jimmy Breen
    Alexa Davies
    Alexa Davies
    • Floraas Flora
    Steve Diggle
    • Selfas Self
    Martin Gorst
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Jynine James
    Jynine James
    • Mourneras Mourner
    Kamila Janska
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Gareth Jones
    • Radio DJas Radio DJ
    • (voice)
    Liam Manfredonia
    Liam Manfredonia
    • Will - Bass playeras Will - Bass player
    • (as Will Peters)
    Mike Peters
    • Selfas Self
    Declan Sanders
    • Auditioneeas Auditionee
    Declan James Sanders
    • Auditioneeas Auditionee
    Tim Sanders
    • Mr. Robertsas Mr. Roberts
    • Director
      • Sara Sugarman
    • Writers
      • Jim Cooper
      • Sara Sugarman
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    Storyline

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    In 2004, has-been 80s punk rocker Johnny Jones makes a drunken comeback single with his old band Weapons of Happiness, after they meet up at a friend's funeral. He is sure the song, "Free Rock 'n' Roll" will be a hit, but in an industry obsessed with image, Johnny is viewed as irrelevant and over-the-hill by record company executives and DJs, who tell him he has the wrong demographic to be successful. Frustrated but determined, he decides to hire a group of photogenic, box-ticking, media-friendly teenagers to front a video for the song. He intends to swindle the music business into liking him, and come clean once the single is released. The youngsters mime to his music, contracts are signed and Free Rock 'n' Roll enters the UK singles chart. Unfortunately, the rest of the band want to be recognised for their part in this achievement. Following an argument between Johnny and band-mate Minto, the story is revealed to the press. As the media go into a frenzy, Johnny finds himself caught in the spotlight, fighting against ageism and inequality in the industry that rejected him. —Moses Quest
    • bare chested male
    • band
    • punk
    • rock 'n' roll
    • music business
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Alexa Davies's debut.
    • Soundtracks
      Free Rock 'N Roll
      (Vinyl Version)

      Music by Mike Peters

      Lyrics by Mike Peters & Phil Daniels

      Recording under license from Twenty First Century Recording Company ©2011

    User reviews16

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    forget your preconceptions. You WILL love this film!
    Whats not to like about this great film? The soundtrack? Phil Daniels? Perry Benson? Seeing the music biz being caught with their pants down? That last notion is worthy enough as a plot for a movie but watching the story unfold with Phil Daniels leading the charge, as only he can with his 100mph attack on life, makes this tidy little film truly worthy of your time watching it. The story will make you laugh, it may make you cry and it will definitely leave you feeling good and glad you watched it. It is a fun caper that never takes its self too seriously yet succeeds in showing all of us that rock n roll should always be 'by the people, for the people and of the people'. If you grew up in the 70s or 80s you will love it and many of its touch points. If you are still "growing up" watch and learn. FREE ROCK N ROLL
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    • psimm66
    • Jan 18, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Also known as
      • Винил
    • Filming locations
      • Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • H2O Motion Pictures
      • Mrs. Jones Presents
      • Preston Clay Reed Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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