What is the duration of Michael Jackson: Bad?

The duration of Michael Jackson: Bad is 18 mins.

What is the original language of Michael Jackson: Bad?

The original language of Michael Jackson: Bad is English.

Who directed Michael Jackson: Bad?

Michael Jackson: Bad was directed by Martin Scorsese.

Which studio made Michael Jackson: Bad?

Michael Jackson: Bad was produced by Optimum Productions.

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Q: Does Michael Jackson: Bad have end credit scenes?

Michael Jackson: Bad does not have end credit scenes.

Music

Runtime

18 mins

Language

English

The 18‑minute short film that accompanies the hit single “Bad” was the first of five record‑breaking No. 1 songs to receive a visual treatment. Michael Jackson teamed with director Martin Scorsese to portray urban and racial tensions of the 1980s. In 2014 Rolling Stone ranked it the second‑greatest of Jackson’s short films.

Optimum Productions

Studio

Martin Scorsese

Director

Does Michael Jackson: Bad have end credit scenes?

No!

Michael Jackson: Bad does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Wesley Snipes

Mini Max

Michael Jackson

Darryl

Paul Calderon

Dealer

Dennis Price

Conductor

Roberta Flack

Darryl's Mother (voice)

Catherine Scorsese

Bus Passenger

Charles Scorsese

Bus Passenger

Horace Bailey

Street Bum

Nelson Vasquez

Dancer (uncredited)

Adam Nathan

Tip

Pedro Sanchez

Nelson

Jaime Perry

Ski

Gregory Holtz Sr.

Cowboy

Alberto Alejandrino

Hispanic Man

Marvin Foster

Crack Customer

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