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Shellshock Rock (1979)

An alternative blast from the past

Genre : Music, Documentary

Runtime : 48M

Director : John T. Davis

Synopsis

John T. Davis’ first in a trilogy of films (including Protex Hurrah (1980) and Self-Conscious Over You (1981)) exploring the Belfast filmmaker’s local subculture and American cultural influence. It provides a look at the burgeoning punk scene in Northern Ireland, featuring early footage of bands such as Stiff Little Fingers, The Undertones, Protex, The Outcasts, and Rhesus Negative, among others. (from: http://artistsspace.org/programs/shellshock-rock/)

Actors

Jake Burns
Jake Burns
Himself (as Stiff Little Fingers)
Henry Cluney
Henry Cluney
Himself (as Stiff Little Fingers)
Brian Faloon
Brian Faloon
Himself (as Stiff Little Fingers)
Ali McMordie
Ali McMordie
Himself (as Stiff Little Fingers)
Terri Hooley
Terri Hooley
Himself (as Terry Hooley)

Crews

John T. Davis
John T. Davis
Director
John T. Davis
John T. Davis
Producer

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