What genre is Urgh! A Music War?

Urgh! A Music War is categorised as Documentary, Music.

Who stars in Urgh! A Music War?

Danny Elfman, Nigel Bennett, Toyah Willcox, Sting, Joan Jett appear in the main cast.

Who directed Urgh! A Music War?

Derek Burbidge directed Urgh! A Music War.

How long is Urgh! A Music War?

Urgh! A Music War runs for 2h 1m (121 minutes).

Is Urgh! A Music War worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Urgh! A Music War?

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Urgh! A Music War (1981)

Name: Urgh! A Music War
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1981
Duration: 121 min
Cast: Danny Elfman, Nigel Bennett, Toyah Willcox, Sting, Joan Jett

Movie 2h 1m ★ 7.3/10

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

Documentary Music

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Dating from 1981, Urgh! A Music War sits in the documentary and music corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Derek Burbidge. The cast includes Danny Elfman, Nigel Bennett and Toyah Willcox. The running time is 2h 1m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.

64Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.

Synopsis

Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.

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Questions about Urgh! A Music War

What genre is Urgh! A Music War?: Urgh! A Music War is categorised as Documentary, Music.
Who stars in Urgh! A Music War?: Danny Elfman, Nigel Bennett, Toyah Willcox, Sting, Joan Jett appear in the main cast.
Who directed Urgh! A Music War?: Derek Burbidge directed Urgh! A Music War.
How long is Urgh! A Music War?: Urgh! A Music War runs for 2h 1m (121 minutes).
Is Urgh! A Music War worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Urgh! A Music War?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.