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Basically, Johnny Moped

2013 · 77 min Music Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

A funny and often moving account of one of UK music's great lost treasures. Formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from Croydon, Johnny Moped were the band fronted by, and named after, the enigmatic Paul Halford aka Johnny Moped. By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in London and for a brief moment even looked like contenders. Despite being able to count both Chrissie Hynde and Captain Sensible as past members, success was not to come their way and Johnny Moped are now largely forgotten, punk rock's great lost band. Their story is however a fascinating one that, along with some of the era's most innovative music deserves to be heard.

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Year 2013
Genre Music, Documentary
Director Fred Burns
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a poignant narrative from chaotic archive footage and candid interviews, exploring the fragile ecosystem of punk's early days. It relies on the raw charisma of its subjects to tell a story not of failure, but of a different kind of legacy.

What lingers after the credits is the resonant truth that cultural impact isn't always measured in chart positions. It's a celebration of glorious, chaotic obscurity. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Fred Burns

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Watch loud with friends. A perfect companion for a night of musical archaeology.

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