Rock And Rule (1983)
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72% of users liked it
(3,654 ratings)
A rock & roll singer searches for eternal life in this animated musical fantasy set in a post-nuclear dystopia. Similar to the earlier Heavy Metal (1981) in tone, this film attempts to incorporate mythical themes and mutant beings with music by Cheap Trick, Deborah Harry, Iggy Pop, and other popular… More A rock & roll singer searches for eternal life in this animated musical fantasy set in a post-nuclear dystopia. Similar to the earlier Heavy Metal (1981) in tone, this film attempts to incorporate mythical themes and mutant beings with music by Cheap Trick, Deborah Harry, Iggy Pop, and other popular acts of the time, with mixed success. Clive Smith's film was a disappointment at the box-office, but has since attracted a minor cult following. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
- Directed By
- Clive A. Smith
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Art House & International, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Science Fiction & Fantasy
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1983 Wide
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Kevin A. Ranson, MovieCrypt.com
... hints at a grander finished product if more time and money had been available.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...unpleasant and underwhelming...
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Keith Breese, Filmcritic.com
Rock & Rule is a masterpiece of outré animation and wildly ambitious vision and remains a triumph in animated feature film.
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Cast
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Don Francks
as Mok [speaking]
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Paul Le Mat
as Omar [speaking]
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Susan Roman
as Angel
- Dan Hennessy
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Maurice LaMarche
as Sailor
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Samantha Langevin
as Mok's computer
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Nick Nichols
as Borderguard
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Catherine O'Hara
as Aunt Edith
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Iggy Pop
as Monster from another Dimension
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Lou Reed
as Mok (singing)
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Chris Wiggins
as Toad
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Deborah Harry
as Angel
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Martin Lavut
as Mylar and Second Radio Announcer
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Catherine Gallant
as Cindy
- Brent Titcomb
- Cheap Trick
- Dan Hennessey
- Earth Wind & Fire
- Greg Duffell
- Paul LeMat

