Oi for England (1982)
Overview
In the Moss Side, Manchester "race riots" of 1981 a struggling punk band are tempted by a sinister entrepreneur to perform at a major gig in support of British extreme Right political organizations.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.035 |
Directed By
Tony Smith
TOP CAST
Adam Kotz
Finn
Neil Pearson
Napper
Richard Platt
Landry
Ian Mercer
Swells
Gavin Richards
The Man
Lisa Lewis
Gloria
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