Basically, Johnny Moped
"The story of punk rock's great lost legend."
Originally released in 2013. Basically, Johnny Moped is a music/documentary film. directed by Fred Burns. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Halford, Captain Sensible, and Phil Burns
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basically, Johnny Moped about?
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 eni...
Who directed Basically, Johnny Moped?
Basically, Johnny Moped was directed by Fred Burns.
How long is Basically, Johnny Moped?
Basically, Johnny Moped has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Basically, Johnny Moped released?
Basically, Johnny Moped was released on June 14, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Basically, Johnny Moped?
The main cast of Basically, Johnny Moped includes Paul Halford, Captain Sensible, Phil Burns, Dave Berk, Xerxes.