Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten(2007)
Overview
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.
Director
Julien Temple
Studio
Film4 Productions
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Joe Strummer
as Self (Archive footage)
Topper Headon
as Self
Paul Simonon
as Self
Terry Chimes
as Self
Steve Jones
as Self
Don Letts
as Self
John Cooper Clarke
as Self
Jim Jarmusch
as Self
Bono
as Self
Flea
as Self
Anthony Kiedis
as Self
Steve Buscemi
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Film4 Productions • Sony BMG Feature Films • Parallel Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007).
What is Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten about?▼
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.
Who directed Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten?▼
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten was directed by Julien Temple and released in 2007. It is a music, documentary film.
How long is Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten?▼
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten?▼
The cast of Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten includes Joe Strummer as Self (Archive footage), Topper Headon as Self, Paul Simonon as Self, Terry Chimes as Self, Steve Jones as Self and more.
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