Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Synopsis
As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In "The Future Is Unwritten", from British film director Julien Temple, Joe Strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of Joe's life, Julien Temple's film is a celebration of Joe Strummer - before, during and after the Clash.
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Joe Strummer, The Clash - The Future Is Unwritten (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 18, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Temple
- Original Title
- Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, Sony BMG Feature Films, Parallel Films, Nitrate Film, HanWay Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Temple
Tobias Zaldua, Niven Howie, Mark Reynolds
Amanda Temple, Anna Campeau, Alan Moloney
Department Leadership Roster
Tobias Zaldua
Editor
Niven Howie
Editor
Mark Reynolds
Editor
Julien Temple
Director
Amanda Temple
Producer
Anna Campeau
Producer
Alan Moloney
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
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What is Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten about?
As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In "The Future Is Unwritten", from British film director Julien Temple, Joe Strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of Joe's life, Julien Temple's film is a celebration of Joe Strummer - before, during and after the Clash.
Who directed Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten?
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten was directed by Julien Temple.
Who stars in Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten?
The principal cast of Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten includes Joe Strummer, Topper Headon, Paul Simonon, Terry Chimes, Steve Jones.
When was Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten released and how long is it?
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
How much did Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten make at the box office?
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.