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5.9 / 10(102 votes)IMDbPG19831h 17mCanada

Rock & Rule

“Sound you can see in the movie you can feel!”

Synopsis

A malevolent rock star kidnaps a female singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a demon and her band must help her stop him.

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The Real Reason There Are Two Cuts | Rock & Rule (1983)

Type: Featurette • Published 2026-09-11

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 15, 1983

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 7, 2005

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Clive A. Smith
Screenplay & Story
John Halfpenny, Peter Sauder
Original Score
Patricia Cullen
Original Title
Rock & Rule
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 17m
Production Budget
$8M
Production Studios
Canadian Film Development Corporation, Nelvana

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Clive A. Smith

Screenplay & Story

John Halfpenny, Peter Sauder, Patrick Loubert

Original Score & Music

Patricia Cullen

Department Leadership Roster

Clive A. Smith

Director

John Halfpenny

Screenplay

Peter Sauder

Screenplay

Patricia Cullen

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock & Rule

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Rock & Rule about?

A malevolent rock star kidnaps a female singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a demon and her band must help her stop him.

Who directed Rock & Rule?

Rock & Rule was directed by Clive A. Smith.

Who stars in Rock & Rule?

The principal cast of Rock & Rule includes Don Francks, Lou Reed, Susan Roman, Debbie Harry, Paul Le Mat.

When was Rock & Rule released and how long is it?

Rock & Rule was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.

Who composed the musical score for Rock & Rule?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Rock & Rule was composed by Patricia Cullen.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Rock & Rule?

Rock & Rule holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).