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Sid and Nancy (1986)

R 112 min  -  Biography | Drama | Music  -   7 November 1986 (USA)
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Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen... See full summary »

Director:

Alex Cox

Writers:

Alex Cox (screenplay), Abbe Wool (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Oldman ...
Chloe Webb ...
David Hayman David Hayman ...
Malcolm
Debby Bishop Debby Bishop ...
Phoebe
Andrew Schofield ...
John
Xander Berkeley ...
Bowery Snax
Perry Benson Perry Benson ...
Paul
Tony London Tony London ...
Steve
Sandy Baron Sandy Baron ...
Hotelier - U.S.A.
Sy Richardson ...
Methadone Caseworker
Edward Tudor-Pole Edward Tudor-Pole ...
Hotelier - U.K.
Biff Yeager ...
Detective
Courtney Love ...
Gretchen
Rusty Blitz Rusty Blitz ...
Reporter
John Spaceley John Spaceley ...
Chelsea Resident
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Storyline

Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. When the Sex Pistols break up after their fateful US tour, Vicious attempts a solo career while in the grip of heroin addiction. One morning, Nancy is found stabbed to death and Sid is arrested for her murder. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice. utas.edu. au>  

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Plot Keywords:

Sex Pistols | Sex | Heroin | Death | British  | See more »

Taglines:

Love kills

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

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Official Sites:

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sid and Nancy: Love Kills See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$2,826,523 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Courtney Love auditioned for the role of Nancy Spungen, but was cast as Nancy's friend Gretchen instead. Alex Cox was impressed by Love's audition and considered casting her as Nancy. But the film's investors insisted on an experienced actor for the role. By way of an apology, 'Alex Cox (I)' then cast Courtney Love as one of the main characters in his next movie Straight to Hell. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In one scene where Sid and Nancy are lying in bed together, one shot shows Sid lying with his arm dangling over the side of the bed. His wrist is bare. In the next shot, his hand is right up next to his face and a studded cuff has appeared. See more »

Quotes

Sid: Where's the soap?
Nancy: Up your ass!
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Crazy Credits

"And introducing the young Cat Vicious in the role of Smoky, Sid
and Nancy's child." See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Just Shoot Me!: Sid & Nina (#5.16)" (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Holidays In The Sun"
Performed by Andrew Schofield, Glen Matlock, Dave McIntosh, James Stevenson
Written by Steve Jones (as Jones) / Paul Cook (as Cook) / Sid Vicious (as Vicious) / John Lydon (as Rotten)
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