The Smiths: The Complete Picture
Originally released in 1992. The Smiths: The Complete Picture is a music film. directed by Derek Jarman. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Morrissey, Johnny Marr, and Andy Rourke
Synopsis
Thirteen Smiths' recordings, half of them in a club with a live audience. These alternate with five rock videos, two directed by Derek Jarman (Panic and Ask), two by Tim Broad (Girlfriend in a Coma and Stop Me...), and one by Paula Grief and Richard Levine (How Soon Is Now?). It concludes with Jarman's short film, "The Queen Is Dead," with a three-song soundtrack. The rock videos, particularly Jarman's, are filled with multiple and superimposed images, changing tints, and little narrative coherence; they get their pace from the music's rhythm. Androgyny, dancing children, belching smokestacks, graffiti, angry young men, a waif in a cap: collages of modern alienation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Smiths: The Complete Picture about?
Thirteen Smiths' recordings, half of them in a club with a live audience. These alternate with five rock videos, two directed by Derek Jarman (Panic and Ask), two by Tim Broad (Girlfriend in a Coma...
Who directed The Smiths: The Complete Picture?
The Smiths: The Complete Picture was directed by Derek Jarman.
How long is The Smiths: The Complete Picture?
The Smiths: The Complete Picture has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Smiths: The Complete Picture released?
The Smiths: The Complete Picture was released on December 7, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Smiths: The Complete Picture?
The main cast of The Smiths: The Complete Picture includes Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, Mike Joyce, Dale Hibbert.