Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
“There are a couple of ways to avoid death....one is to be magnificent”
Synopsis
A biography of Ian Dury, who was stricken with polio at a young age and defied expectations by becoming one of the founders of the punk-rock scene in Britain in the 1970s.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010) Official Trailer #1 - Andy Serkis Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-02
Top Cast
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Andy Serkis
Ian Dury
Tom Hughes
Chaz Jankel
Olivia Williams
Betty Dury
Naomie Harris
Denise
Bill Milner
Baxter Dury
Ray Winstone
Bill Drury
Arthur Darvill
Mick Gallagher
Luke Evans
Clive Richards
Mackenzie Crook
Russell Hardy
Noel Clarke
Desmond
Toby Jones
Hargreaves
Ralph Ineson
The Sulphate Strangler
Charlotte Beaumont
Jemima Dury
Sam Spruell
Kilburns' Drummer
Andrew Knott
Reporter
Poppy Miller
Carer
Michael Maloney
Graham
Chloe Arrowsmith
Girl in bed with The Blockheads Charley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mat Whitecross
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Viragh
- Original Score
- Chaz Jankel
- Original Title
- Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Prescience Film Fund, UK Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mat Whitecross
Paul Viragh
Chaz Jankel
Brian Tufano, Christopher Ross
Peter Christelis
Damian Jones, Sarah Arnott, Paul Brett, Serena Cullen, Jon Diamond
Department Leadership Roster
Mat Whitecross
Director
Paul Viragh
Writer
Chaz Jankel
Original Music Composer
Brian Tufano
Director of Photography
Christopher Ross
Director of Photography
Peter Christelis
Editor
Richard Bullock
Production Design
Joanna Eatwell
Costume Design
Damian Jones
Producer
Abbi Collins
Stunt Coordinator
Sarah Arnott
Producer
Serena Cullen
Producer
Justin Edgar
Producer
Jane Hooks
Producer
Charlotte Knight
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
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What is Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll about?
A biography of Ian Dury, who was stricken with polio at a young age and defied expectations by becoming one of the founders of the punk-rock scene in Britain in the 1970s.
Who directed Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll?
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll was directed by Mat Whitecross.
Who stars in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll?
The principal cast of Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll includes Andy Serkis, Tom Hughes, Olivia Williams, Naomie Harris, Bill Milner.
When was Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll released and how long is it?
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll was composed by Chaz Jankel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll?
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).