What is the duration of Bad News?

The duration of Bad News is 35 mins.

What is the original language of Bad News?

The original language of Bad News is English.

Who directed Bad News?

Bad News was directed by Sandy Johnson.

Which studio made Bad News?

Bad News was produced by Comic Strip Production.

Bad News 1983

Q: Does Bad News have end credit scenes?

Bad News does not have end credit scenes.

Music

Comedy

Runtime

35 mins

Language

English

A documentary crew follows heavy‑metal band Bad News as they struggle to start their van, pick up a school‑girl groupie, and later encounter rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station. The film captures their chaotic ride, including a humorous dispute over the price of sausage and chips.

Comic Strip Production

Studio

Sandy Johnson

Director

Does Bad News have end credit scenes?

No!

Bad News does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Dawn French

Tracy

Jennifer Saunders

Sally

Peter Richardson

Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb

Nigel Planer

Den Dennis

Rik Mayall

Colin Grigson

Charu Bala Chokshi

Cashier

Serena Evans

Cheryl

Adrian Edmondson

Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe

Mark Cooper

Himself

Bert Parnaby

Neighbor

Neville Smith

Manager

Judy Hawkins

Girlfriend

Oliver Stapleton

Himself

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