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starring: Phil Daniels, Hazel O'Connor, Jon Finch, Jonathan Pryce, Peter-Hugo Dalydirected by: Brian Gibson
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0097360139235
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Release Date: September 01, 1998
Running Time: 94 minutes
Sales Rank: 30752
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: 1980-09
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Rating:  - BREAKING GLASS: Breaking Barriers
In the PUNK film genre, this film shines as brightly as the Clash's Punk-Doc "RUDE BOY."
Hazel O'connor stars and writes her own songs.\
Phil Daniels (Quadrophenia) co-stars as the inexperienced manager who loses grip just as she needs a guiding hand.
Jonathan Pryce (Evita/Brazil/Something Wicked This Way Comes) supports the cast as a heroine addicted, deaf, Sax player.
James Broadbent (Topsy Turvy/Moulin Rouge) even makes a one line appearance ... Read More
Rating: - The real thing only available in UK (PAL)
Check out Amazon uk for the DVD, not cut at end like North American version. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005NCZF/qid=1134532014/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/026-3573749-9629246
I have been thinking of this movie for 25 years. Just rediscovered today.
Rating:  - A Punk Movie Which No Punks Ever Went To See!!!
This is a sorry excuse for a movie about the so called "Punk Revolution" in the 1970's. The Punks at that time were "Anti Everything" but the musicians they worshipped , like Sid Viscious just wanted an expensive BMW, a big mansion and lots of Heroin to stick into their ams. The songs in this movie are largely forgettable and include lyrics such as "I spill my tea, silly me " and "Give me an inch....." which has become one of my girlfriend's favourite songs for some reason which I cannot fathom!.I ... Read More
Rating: - Masterful punk/rock extravaganza!
Lovely punkette chanteuse Hazel O'Connor plays a blinder in the somewhat autobiographic role of Kate, desperate to succeed, whilst maintaining her ethics, in the cut-throat music business.
Hazel's brilliant songs are enough to recommend this movie in its own right but, unlike some musicals, Breaking Glass is far more than just a vehicle to promote the artiste's work. The sense of unease stoked by the rise of neo-Nazi and anarchic groups in late 70's/early 80's urban England and the shadier ... Read More
Rating: - The (UK) Rose shines brightly!
If this movie doesn't make it to DVD, then there truly is no hope for the world. Hazel O'Connor does a breathtaking job of doing the story of a singer rising on her way to the top and all of the pitfalls, trepidations, and lunacy that accompanies such a climb. Her singing is wonderous and reflects the new wave stylings of the 80's perfectly.
If you're a fan of Hazel O'Connor's music, or even if you've never heard of her in your life, you owe it to yourself to watch this one.
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