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Pippin: His Life and TimesPippin: His Life and Times (1981)
Dir. David Sheehan
Feat. Ben Vereen, William Katt, Leslie Denniston
TV movie adapted from the 1972 musical, itself an adaptation of the Bob Fosse Broadway production. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz and book…
Breaking GlassBreaking Glass (1980) Aro Favourite
Dir. Brian Gibson
Feat. Hazel O'Connor, Phil Daniels, Jon Finch
Grievously under–rated and singular rock music drama from the post–punk era offers more than just nostalgic interest, with an impassioned…
Coal Miner's DaughterCoal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Dir. Michael Apted
Feat. Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones
Biopic of country legend Loretta Lynn.
FameFame (1980)
Dir. Alan Parker
Feat. Irene Cara
Young wannabees get ready for their big break at a New York performing arts college. Funny how none of the cast have since achieved it.
One Trick Pony (1980)
Dir. Robert M Young
Feat. Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn
Interesting tale of rock–star, played by Paul Simon, undergoing personal crises.
Xanadu (1980)
Feat. Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly
Diabolical disco–kitsch with a plot as thin as a plastic–wrapper. Designer Michael Beck is visited by ethereal muse Olivia…
All That JazzAll That Jazz (1979) Recommended
Dir. Bob Fosse
Feat. Roy Scheider
Audacious, some would say self–indulgent, musical–comedy – a semi–autobiography of celebrated New York choreographer and…
Elvis Elvis (1979) Recommended
Dir. John Carpenter
Feat. Kurt Russell, Shelley Winters, Bing Russell
Made just two years after Elvis's death, the king of rock 'n' roll's life is traced from dirt poor beginnings to becoming the most loved entertainer…
QuadropheniaQuadrophenia (1979) Aro Favourite
Dir. Franc Roddam
Feat. Phil Daniels, Michael Elphick, Ray Winstone
Brilliant portrait of alienated youth, inspired by The Who's concept album, focuses on a young Mod's personal crises and his gang's violent agenda…
Rose, TheRose, The (1979) Recommended
Dir. Mark Rydell
Feat. Bette Midler
Bette Midler's acting debut was this raunchy rock biopic based loosely on the antics of Janis Joplin. She is given plenty of room here to display her…

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