Dread Beat and Blood
Synopsis
Follows dub poet master Linton Kwesi Johnson out of the recording studio onto the Brixton streets.
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DREAD BEAT AN BLOOD • Official Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Rosso
- Original Title
- Dread Beat and Blood
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Arts Council of Great Britain
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Rosso
Ivan Strasburg, Pascoe MacFarland
David Hope
Franco Rosso
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Rosso
Director
Ivan Strasburg
Director of Photography
Pascoe MacFarland
Director of Photography
David Hope
Editor
Franco Rosso
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dread Beat and Blood
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What is Dread Beat and Blood about?
Follows dub poet master Linton Kwesi Johnson out of the recording studio onto the Brixton streets.
Who directed Dread Beat and Blood?
Dread Beat and Blood was directed by Franco Rosso.
Who stars in Dread Beat and Blood?
The principal cast of Dread Beat and Blood includes Linton Kwesi Johnson.
When was Dread Beat and Blood released and how long is it?
Dread Beat and Blood was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dread Beat and Blood?
Dread Beat and Blood holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).