Paul Simonon

Paul Simonon

Born: December 15, 1955
in Brixton, London, England, UK

Movies for Paul Simonon...

Speed is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story
Title: Speed is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story
Character: Self
Released: June 17, 2022
Type: Movie
Philip Vincent built the fastest and most glamorous motorcycles in the world - yet he ended his days in poverty. Some 40 years after he died, one of his machines sold for over $1 million. This is his untold story.
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Rebel Dread
Title: Rebel Dread
Character: Self
Released: March 4, 2022
Type: Movie
Documentary about Don Letts who played a leading role in pop history. Letts injected Afro-Caribbean music into the early punk scene and shot over 300 music videos including for Public Image Ltd. and Bob Marley, but also for teen sensations Musical Youth's reggae smash 'Pass The Dutchie'. Besides his enduring relationship with The Clash, the constant factor in Letts' eventful career as a DJ, manager, film director, musician and radio maker is that, from the 1970s on, he continued to draw attention to cultural issues, as he does today with his radio programme for BBC 6, Culture Clash Radio.
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Ennio
Title: Ennio
Character: Self
Released: February 17, 2022
Type: Movie
A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.
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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Title: Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Character: Self
Released: April 29, 2017
Type: Movie
Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and others. Released in 2017.
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The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Title: The Clash: New Year's Day '77
Released: January 1, 2015
Type: Movie
Built around the earliest, until now unseen, footage of the Clash in concert, filmed by Julien Temple as they opened the infamous Roxy club in a dilapidated Covent Garden on January 1st 1977, this show takes us on a time-travelling trip back to that strange planet that was Great Britain in the late 1970s and the moment when punk emerged into the mainstream consciousness. Featuring the voices of Joe Strummer and the Clash from the time, and intercutting the raw and visceral footage of this iconic show, with telling moments from the BBC's New Year's Eve, Hogmanay and New Year's Day schedules of nearly 40 years ago, it celebrates that great enduring British custom of getting together, en masse and often substantially the worse for wear, to usher in the New Year.
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The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
Title: The Clash: The Rise and Fall of The Clash
Released: August 30, 2012
Type: Movie
Profile of seminal punk group The Clash.
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The Clash The Ultimate Review
Title: The Clash The Ultimate Review
Released: August 4, 2012
Type: Movie
The Clash The Ultimate Review Drawing on extensive rare footage, much of it previously unavailable on DVD, this is the ultimate critical review of the music of The Clash on stage, on record and on film. Veteran film maker Don Letts heads a team of leading critics, reviewers and Clash insiders in this powerful review of the music that changed a generation. Includes rare film from The Punk Rock Movie and the 1983 US Festival, Mick Jones' last gig with The Clash. Features London Calling, Should I Stay Or Should I Go, Rock The Casbah, White Riot, Tommy Gun, Police And Thieves, Garageland, Safe European Home, Guns Of Brixton, Brand New Cadillac, The Magnificent Seven, Somebody Got Murdered, I Fought The Law, Clash City Rockers, White Man In Hammersmith Palais, Know Your Rights and more...
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Gorillaz | Plastic Beach Live at La Musicale
Title: Gorillaz | Plastic Beach Live at La Musicale
Character: Self
Released: November 24, 2010
Type: Movie
Gorillaz fantastic concert at the 20th anniversary of the french TV show "La Musicale".
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The Making of Plastic Beach
Title: The Making of Plastic Beach
Character: Self
Released: March 3, 2010
Type: Movie
A documentary about the production, recording and development of Gorillaz' third studio album, Plastic Beach.
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Carnival!
Title: Carnival!
Character: Self
Released: August 29, 2009
Type: Movie
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The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
Title: The Clash: Live (Revolution Rock)
Released: April 15, 2008
Type: Movie
THE CLASH LIVE: REVOLUTION ROCK is an exciting new documentary film directed by long-time Clash collaborator and Grammy-winning producer Don Letts (Westway To The World) that chronicles the electric live performances of one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK. The film follows the live transformation of the band, incorporating footage from all phases of the Clash's meteoric career, beginning with live-in-the-studio clips and climaxing with a blow-out performance at New York's Shea Stadium in 1982. With rare and previously unreleased footage from all over the world, this film documents the history of the band by showcasing their incredible live performances, and will be a draw for both the new fan and their established passionate followers.
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The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
Title: The Clash: Tory Crimes and Other Tales
Released: January 25, 2008
Type: Movie
For the first time on DVD, Terry Chimes fills in the story of the birth of punk. Essential viewing for every Clash fan, this incisive film features long-serving road manager and author Johnny Green who reveals the philosophy and the spirit which drove the band. Drawing on extensive footage of the Clash in performance as well as previously unseen drawings and cartoons by the legendary Ray Lowry, this is as close as you¹ll ever get to being there.
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Title: Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Character: Self
Released: May 18, 2007
Type: Movie
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.
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Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
Title: Rock Milestones: The Clash's London Calling
Character: Himself
Released: September 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Critical review of the English punk rock band's 1979 album, 'London Calling'. The program features input from industry experts, including film director and DJ Don Letts, rare performance footage and clips from songs such as 'Should I Stay Or Should I Go', 'White Riot' and 'London Calling'.
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The Clash: Up Close and Personal
Title: The Clash: Up Close and Personal
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Get the real scoop on the Clash from the insiders who toured and recorded with the punk legends from their rough-and-ready beginnings to their triumphant U.S. tour. Insights flow freely and frankly from longtime road manager Johnny Green, artist-in-residence cartoonist Ray Lowry and many more. The film also sports extensive live footage of the Clash hits "Should I Stay or Should I Go," "Rock the Casbah," "London Calling" and "White Riot."
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The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
Title: The Clash: This is TV Clash 1977-1982
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Collection of TV appearances by The Clash from the years 1977-1982.
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Punk: Attitude
Title: Punk: Attitude
Character: Self
Released: July 4, 2005
Type: Movie
A documentary on the music, performers, attitude and distinctive look that made up punk rock.
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Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
Title: Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond
Character: Himself
Released: March 1, 2005
Type: Movie
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The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
Title: The Clash: The Last Testament - The Making of London Calling
Character: Himself
Released: September 21, 2004
Type: Movie
The documentary tells the story of the making of The Clash's 'London Calling' album and included in a special 25th Anniversary edition re-release of the original album. Directed by Don Letts and including interviews with Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon and othey key figures, this also includes previously unreleased home footage of The Clash recording London Calling in Wessex Studios.
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The Clash : The Essential Clash
Title: The Clash : The Essential Clash
Character: Himself
Released: June 13, 2003
Type: Movie
Formed in 1976, The Clash embodied passion, idealism and political social zeal. Blending rock, reggae, hip-hop and funk, they were the cutting edge of the punk scene. This disc, an essential primer for fans of the influential group, includes tracks such as "White Riot," "Complete Control," "Tommy Gun," "Clampdown" and much more. Also includes a "Clash on Broadway" theatrical trailer and the group's never-before-seen home movie, "Hell W10."
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If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story
Title: If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
Music videos and archived footage supplement recent interviews in this documentary of ex-Pogues singer Shane MacGowan. We follow his life from the early days in Ireland and England, through his formation of - and later dismissal from - The Pogues, to his new band The Popes. Shane's family, friends, and former bandmates comment on the music, the rumors, and the alcohol.
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The Clash - Westway To The World
Title: The Clash - Westway To The World
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2000
Type: Movie
A 2000 documentary film about the British punk rock band The Clash. In 2003 it won the Grammy Awards for the best long form music video. Directed by Don Letts, the film combines old footage from the band's personal collection filmed in 1982 when The Clash went to New York with new interviews conducted for the film by Mal Peachey of members Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, and Joe Strummer and other people associated with the group.
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Making of The Fabulous Stains
Title: Making of The Fabulous Stains
Character: Self
Released: May 24, 1999
Type: Movie
A making-of short about Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains featuring interviews with cast and crew.
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Hell W10
Title: Hell W10
Character: Earl
Released: January 1, 1983
Type: Movie
Black and white silent film starring The Clash.
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The King of Comedy
Title: The King of Comedy
Character: Street Scum
Released: December 18, 1982
Type: Movie
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Title: Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Character: Johnny
Released: October 1, 1982
Type: Movie
Corrine Burns retreats far into plans for her band, The Fabulous Stains, after her mother's death.
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The Clash - Live in Tokyo, Japan
Title: The Clash - Live in Tokyo, Japan
Released: January 28, 1982
Type: Movie
Concert shown in NHK's Young Music Show
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The Clash: Live in Tokyo
Title: The Clash: Live in Tokyo
Character: Himself - Bass, Backing vocals
Released: January 28, 1982
Type: Movie
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Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Title: Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Character: Self
Released: March 29, 1981
Type: Movie
Organized by Paul McCartney and the United Nations, these concerts were in response to the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge’s reign, where three million persons perished in Cambodia. During the concerts, McCartney brought three generations of popular musicians together. The older generation included McCartney and the Wings, The Who and members of Procol Harum. The middle generation was represented by Queen and members of Led Zeppelin. Most notably, there was the new generation of mainly New Wavers and Punk Rockers, such as The Pretenders, Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, The Clash, and The Specials.
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D.O.A.
Title: D.O.A.
Character: Himself
Released: September 12, 1980
Type: Movie
Documentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.
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Rude Boy
Title: Rude Boy
Character: Bassist
Released: July 25, 1980
Type: Movie
Rude Boy is a semi-documentary, part character study, part 'rockumentary', featuring a British punk band, The Clash. The script includes the story of a fictional fan juxtposed with actual public events of the day, including political demonstrations and Clash concerts.
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Just Play The Clash
Title: Just Play The Clash
Released: July 25, 1980
Type: Movie
A bonus feature of Rudeboy, featuring only the concert scenes with the band.
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Punk and Its Aftershocks
Title: Punk and Its Aftershocks
Character: Self
Released: May 10, 1980
Type: Movie
Documentary about the pedigrees of punk featuring The Boomtown Rats, Sex Pistols, Pretenders, The Clash, The Jam, Madness, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, The Specials, Secret Affair, and many ...
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The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
Title: The Clash: Live at The Capitol Theater
Released: March 8, 1980
Type: Movie
Part of their "16 Tons Tour", The Clash Perform Live In Concert at The Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey 1980.
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The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
Title: The Clash: Live in Paris 1980
Released: March 2, 1980
Type: Movie
Australian DVD pressing of this live performance from the UK Punk Rockers, previously only released in Japan. This rare live footage was filmed in 1980 for the French TV program Chorus and captures the band at their peak, touring in support of their vinyl masterpiece London Calling. Contains 12 tracks including 'Train In Vain', 'I Fought The Law, 'Janie Jones', 'Tommy Gun' and 'London Calling'. 1. Jimmy Jazz 2. London Calling 3. Protex Blue 4. Train In Vain 5. Koka Kola 6. I Fought The Law 7. Wrong 'en Boyo 8. Stay Free 9. Janie Jones 10. Comprete Control 11. Garageland 12. Tommy Gun --Tracks
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The Punk Rock Movie
Title: The Punk Rock Movie
Character: Self
Released: June 9, 1978
Type: Movie
Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78
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Punk in London
Title: Punk in London
Character: Self
Released: December 2, 1977
Type: Movie
A visual record of London punk life in the late '70s, filled with never-before-seen live concert footage and commentary from the Clash, the Jam, X-Ray Spex and the Electric Chairs.
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The Clash - Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
Title: The Clash - Live in Munich, 3rd October 1977
Released: October 3, 1977
Type: Movie
Included as a bonus feature on The Clash's film Rudeboy
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.