Bad News
1983, English. Directed by Sandy Johnson.
A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
- Runtime
- 0h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Sandy JohnsonDirector
- Adrian EdmondsonVim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe
- Rik MayallColin Grigson
- Nigel PlanerDen Dennis
- Peter RichardsonSpider "Eight-Legs" Webb
- Jennifer SaundersSally
- Dawn FrenchTracy
- Serena EvansCheryl
- Bert ParnabyNeighbor
- Neville SmithManager
- Judy HawkinsGirlfriend
- Charu Bala ChokshiCashier
- Mark CooperHimself
Details
- Released
- 24 January 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Adrian Edmondson
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How long is Bad News?
Bad News runs 35 minutes (0h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is Bad News on?
Bad News isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 January 1983. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bad News?
If you liked Bad News, try This Is Spinal Tap, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, A Mighty Wind.
Who directed Bad News?
Bad News (1983) was directed by Sandy Johnson and stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer.