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Rock & Rule

  • 19831983
  • PGPG
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3.8K
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Rock & Rule (1983)
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A malevolent rock star kidnaps a singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a demon, and her band must help her stop him.A malevolent rock star kidnaps a singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a demon, and her band must help her stop him.A malevolent rock star kidnaps a singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a demon, and her band must help her stop him.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3.8K
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    • Clive Smith
  • Writers
    • Patrick Loubert(story)
    • Peter Sauder(story)
    • John Halfpenny(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Don Francks(voice)
    • Paul Le Mat(voice)
    • Greg Salata(voice)
    • Clive Smith
  • Writers
    • Patrick Loubert(story)
    • Peter Sauder(story)
    • John Halfpenny(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Don Francks(voice)
    • Paul Le Mat(voice)
    • Greg Salata(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 99User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Debbie Harry, Don Francks, Paul Le Mat, Lou Reed, Susan Roman, Greg Salata, and Robin Zander in Rock & Rule (1983)
    Debbie Harry and Susan Roman in Rock & Rule (1983)
    Paul Le Mat, Greg Salata, and Robin Zander in Rock & Rule (1983)
    Debbie Harry, Greg Duffell, Paul Le Mat, Susan Roman, Greg Salata, and Robin Zander in Rock & Rule (1983)
    Debbie Harry, Catherine Gallant, and Susan Roman in Rock & Rule (1983)
    Dan Hennessey, Paul Le Mat, Greg Salata, and Robin Zander in Rock & Rule (1983)
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    Debbie Harry in Rock & Rule (1983)
    Debbie Harry in Rock & Rule (1983)
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    Don Francks
    Don Francks
    • Mok
    • (voice)
    Paul Le Mat
    Paul Le Mat
    • Omar
    • (voice)
    Greg Salata
    Greg Salata
    • Omar
    • (voice)
    • (as Gregory Salata)
    Susan Roman
    Susan Roman
    • Angel
    • (voice)
    Samantha Langevin
    Samantha Langevin
    • Mok's Computer
    • (voice)
    Dan Hennessey
    • Dizzy
    • (voice)
    Greg Duffell
    • Stretch
    • (voice)
    • …
    Chris Wiggins
    • Toad
    • (voice)
    Brent Titcomb
    • Sleazy
    • (voice)
    Donny Burns
    • Quadhole
    • (voice)
    • …
    Martin Lavut
    • Mylar
    • (voice)
    • …
    Catherine Gallant
    • Cindy
    • (voice)
    Keith Hampshire
    • Other Computers
    • (voice)
    Melleny Melody
    Melleny Melody
    • Carnegie Hall Groupie
    • (voice)
    • (as Melleny Brown)
    Anna Bourque
    • Edna
    • (voice)
    • …
    Nick Nichols
    • Borderguard
    • (voice)
    John Halfpenny
    • Uncle Mikey
    • (voice)
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • Sailor
    • (voice)
      • Clive Smith
    • Writers
      • Patrick Loubert(story)
      • Peter Sauder(story) (screenplay)
      • John Halfpenny(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      David Bowie, Tim Curry, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger and Sting were all considered for Mok but the budget couldn't afford them.
    • Quotes

      Mok: She can sing, or she can scream. But she still pissed me off.

    • Alternate versions
      The original print of the movie was destroyed in a fire and all reproductions of the original feature film are re-copied from the original VHS release.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of Rock & Rule (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Angel's Song
      Written by Chris Stein & Debbie Harry

      Vocals: Debbie Harry

      Guitars & Bass: Chris Stein

      Drums: Lenny Ferrari, Clem Burke

      Violin: Walter Steding

      Producer: Chris Stein

      Engineers: Joe Arlotta, Roger Keay

      Recorded and Mixed at Blank Tape, N.Y.

    User reviews99

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    8/10
    A cult classic!
    Rock & Rule was put out of print back in 1985 shortly after its first video run. Since then it has not really seen the light of day, other than on ebay auctions, random TV sightings, and most recently on Bit Torrent. Now, with a two disc special edition DVD being released, it is finally time for this film to get the attention it deserves.

    Rock & Rule most likely failed because it was released in a time when animation was still dominated by the Disney/Children's market. Ralph Bakshi had a few successful films in the 70's, but as the 80's came along, he failed. Transformers (another PG animated film) failed. There were so many experimental animated films coming out, but none of them were successful, just because of its more adult-like content. Rock & Rule isn't as extreme as say some of the Bakshi film are. But, there is a strange use of drugs (with orb-like balls) in the film, sexual innuendos, language, etc., But, nothing a young teen couldn't handle.

    Our story begins with some information about a war that is long passed. Humans don't exist anymore. What we have now are mutant evolutions of street animals (dogs, cats, rats, etc.,). We are introduced to Mok. He's an Iggy Pop/David Bowie sort of character. His music career is somewhat going under. It isn't as strong as it used to be.

    He stumbles unto a secret code that can only be un-locked with a certain key. That key is the perfect voice. Once this code is unlocked, a beast will come and destroy all that Mok wants to be destroyed.

    He stumbles upon a struggling band in his local town led by Omar and Angel. Omar sings the first song. Then Angel sings the second. When Mok hears this, he discovers the perfect voice. So, he does a little heist and kidnaps her and takes her to "Nuke York" to perform. After Omar and his friends wake up from a drug-haze, they travel to Nuke York to try and save her.

    Animation is splendid for its time. Crazy visuals. Especially during the "Triumph" scene. It's almost like a psychedelic trip. The music is also great, featuring Cheap Trick, Earth Wind and fire, Iggy Pop, etc.,

    I suggest any fan of animation check this out once it comes out on DVD (whenever that may be, but it will be soon). It ain't a cult classic amongst true animation fans for nothing!
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    • Nov 22, 2004

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 1987 (United States)
      • Canada
      • English
      • French
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    • Production companies
      • Nelvana
      • Anaguel Films
      • Canada Trust
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 17 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Stereo

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