Loading Page
Urgh! A Music War(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-11-07
74%
20 Votes
Time: 2h 1m
Stand up & dance!
Overview:
Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Lorimar Motion Pictures
Movie: Urgh! A Music War
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sting
Self
Stewart Copeland
Self
Andy Summers
Self
Danny Elfman
Self
Jello Biafra
Self
Toyah Willcox
Self
Stan Ridgway
Self
John Cooper Clarke
Self
Jools Holland
Self
Klaus Nomi
Self
Video Trailer Urgh! A Music War
All 1 videos
URGH! A Music War Movie Trailer - Trailer
Recommendations Movies
78%
Happiness Continues(en)
2020-04-23
A live concert experience and exclusive look into life on the road with The Jonas Brothers during their Happiness Begins concert tour.
74%
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times(en)
1987-11-20
In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).
74%
Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids(en)
2016-09-13
In January 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the final nights of the "20/20 Experience World Tour", director Jonathan Demme captures what makes the show soar: gifted musicians, deft dancers and a magnetic star.
85%
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me(en)
2022-11-04
After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.
75%
Beastie Boys Story(en)
2020-04-24
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
72%
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten(en)
2007-05-18
As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In "The Future Is Unwritten", from British film director Julien Temple, Joe Strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of Joe's life, Julien Temple's film is a celebration of Joe Strummer - before, during and after the Clash.
79%
Tupac: Resurrection(en)
2003-11-14
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time.
75%
Woodstock(en)
1970-03-26
An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.
78%
Roger Waters: Us + Them(en)
2019-10-02
Filmed in Amsterdam on the European leg of his 2017 – 2018 Us + Them tour which saw Waters perform to over two million people worldwide, the film features songs from his legendary Pink Floyd albums (The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, Wish You Were Here) and from his last album, Is This The Life We Really Want?
77%
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.(en)
2018-09-21
Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.
68%
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years(en)
1988-06-17
An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands and artists such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne and W.A.S.P..
75%
Marley(en)
2012-04-20
Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.
68%
The Velvet Underground(en)
2021-10-15
Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.
76%
Anvil! The Story of Anvil(en)
2008-01-14
At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.
77%
Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated(en)
2017-10-17
A personal and intimate look into Demi Lovato's life as not only a regular 25 year old, but also one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
72%
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell(en)
2021-03-01
Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.
63%
Foxy Brown(en)
1974-04-05
A voluptuous black woman takes a job as a high-class prostitute in order to get revenge on the mobsters who murdered her boyfriend.
69%
Halftime(en)
2022-06-08
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
82%
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder(en)
2020-11-23
A portrait of singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.
80%
ariana grande: excuse me, i love you(en)
2020-12-21
Ariana Grande takes the stage in London for her Sweetener World Tour and shares a behind-the-scenes look at her life in rehearsal and on the road.
Similar Movies
70%
Quadrophenia(en)
1979-09-14
Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.
74%
Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement(en)
2019-06-29
An in-depth exploration of a seminal moment in DC music history (circa 1976 to 1984) and the rise of harDCore. The film is made up of a mix of rare archive material, conversational interviews, and a collage editing style. Features early DC punk and hardcore bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Slickee Boys, The Faith and more.
93%
EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan(ko)
2017-03-08
EXO Planet #3 – The EXO'rDIUM was the third tour of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO. This is a recording of the concert date of either November 30th, 2016 or December 1st, 2016 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.
100%
EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul(ko)
2016-11-11
EXO PLANET #2 – The EXO'luxion was the second tour of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO and features the current 9 members of the group. It is a recording of one of the concert dates in 2015 in Seoul in the enclosure Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium (better known as Olympic Gymnastics Arena and Olympic Gymnastics Hall).
0%
Talking Heads: Live at Montreux Jazz Festival(en)
1982-01-05
Talking Heads perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 9, 1982. Originally broadcast on Swiss TV and radio.
70%
If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck(en)
1978-02-17
Legendary documentary of the 1977 package tour arranged by David Robinson and Andrew Jakeman ("Kake Riviera") after they founded Stiff Records in London, England for five of their artists, and the bands that they concocted for the tour.
80%
Björk: MTV Unplugged 1994(en)
1994-11-07
Björk's performance on MTV Unplugged, reinterpreting songs from her first solo album, Debut, with an array of acoustic arrangements.
100%
Björk: MTV Live 1998(en)
1998-02-14
Björk: Live 'n' Loud is a performance produced by MTV Europe. She performs six songs with a full band. Recorded in 1998, this set contains "Isobel," "Bachelorette," and another version of "Human Behaviour."
0%
Michael Bublé Sings and Swings(en)
2016-12-20
In his sixth annual NBC special, Grammy winner Michael Buble performs fan favorite pop hits and jazz standards for a live audience in Manchester, England.
0%
clipping. live for no audience during a global pandemic(en)
2021-01-27
In this pandemic-era concert film, clipping. (aka Daveed Diggs, William Hutson, and Jonathan Snipes) perform a collection of their greatest hits, as well as numerous tracks off their acclaimed 2020 album, Visions of Bodies Being Burned. Due to the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus, this concert was performed for no audience at Coaxial Arts in Los Angeles, California.
74%
Hikaru Utada Laughter in the Dark Tour 2018(ja)
2018-12-09
Celebrating twenty years since their debut, Hikaru Utada takes the stage at Makuhari Messe for the final performance of their Laughter in the Dark Tour.
78%
Machine Gun Kelly - Tickets to My Downfall (Live at The Roxy)(en)
2020-10-01
Machine Gun Kelly performs his new album "Tickets to My Downfall" live at The Roxy.
65%
The Harder They Come(en)
1972-08-01
Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.
0%
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow(en)
2025-07-05
A powerful return to roots, this concert captures Black Sabbath in peak form - reuniting to deliver classic hits with raw energy and legendary precision. Filmed live, to be theatrically released in 2026.
0%
First Aid Kit - Palomino Tour(sv)
2023-03-30
An evening with First Aid Kit as their concert with fantastic guest artists is mixed with interviews with the artists themselves where they talk about the album and tour.
0%
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Live At Harvard Stadium, Boston, 1979(en)
1979-07-21
The Amandla Festival of Unity was a world music festival held at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 21, 1979. The festival was held in an effort to support and celebrate the liberation of South Africa and the on-going efforts of people in Boston to address racism in their families, schools, workplaces and communities. Performers include soul legend Patti LaBelle, jazz pianist Eddie Palmieri, drummer Babatunde Olatunji, the South African band Jabula and comedian Dick Gregory, who gives a 15-minute racially-charged speech before Marley’s performance.
0%
KENSHI YONEZU 2023 TOUR / FANTASY(ja)
2024-09-11
Taped during Yonezu's last concert performance held in Yokohama, Japan, at the Yokohama Arena on July 2, 2023, the show features some of his chart-topping hits, including "Lemon," the long-running theme song for the TV series Unnatural, for which Yonezu made Billboard chart history by becoming the first-ever act to score song of the year with the same song for two years; the theme song for Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning film The Boy and the Heron, "Chikyugi - Spinning Globe"; the opening theme for TV anime Chainsaw Man, for which Yonezu became the first-ever Japanese language song to reach RIAA Gold certification, "KICK BACK" and many more. Experience the raw emotion and passion of Kenshi Yonezu's music as well as his electric stage presence as it unfolds on the big screen.
79%
Harry Styles - One Night Only in New York(en)
2022-05-20
Harry Styles performs songs from his album “Harry’s House”, along with some bonus tracks from prior albums.
100%
TAEYONG: TY TRACK IN CINEMAS(ko)
2024-09-25
Experience the unparalleled talent of NCT’s TAEYONG in his first solo concert 'TY TRACK' on the big screen! Dive into the mesmerizing world of TAEYONG, experiencing his diverse music and captivating performances. 'TY TRACK' presents a stunning array of music and vibrant stages that showcase TAEYONG's unique artistic vision, all presented on a cinematic scale. Witness the journey behind the scenes as TAEYONG prepares for his groundbreaking concert. Step onto the stage with him, and hear the heartfelt stories he has longed to share. 'TAEYONG: TY TRACK IN CINEMAS' is a deep dive into the music, the artist, and the incredible journey that has shaped his path.