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Is Gary Oldman Sid Vicious?
Alex Cox’s famous 1986 biopic about the Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious has become a true cult classic. Starring the immensely talented Gary Oldman as Sid Vicious, the film chronicles the music legend’s chaotic and destructive relationship with his girlfriend Nancy Spungen, which led to tragic consequences.
Who was rock head?
‘Rock Head’, who Sid visits at his hotel, is a fictional character. Cox has always been evasive when asked if he was meant to be Iggy Pop, but journalist ‘Dick Bent’ is clearly based on NME’s Nick Kent. Doctor ‘Lance Boyles’ is definitely made-up.
Is Sid and Nancy based on a true story?
It was a fictional story inspired by Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, adorned with references to current political events in England that, in Cox’s view, “guaranteed it would never be made into a film.” He put it away and did other things—like Repo Man, released in 1984.
Who played Johnny Rotten Sid and Nancy?
Andrew Schofield
Andrew Schofield was ranked #1 in Uncut magazine’s “10 Worst actors in rockin’ roles”, which described his performance as Sex Pistols lead singer Johnny Rotten (real name John Lydon) as a “short-arse Scouse Bleasdale regular never once looking like he means it”.
Did Courtney Love play Nancy?
Sid And Nancy (1986) Love auditioned to play Nancy and impressed director Alex Cox, but investors insisted on a more experienced actress and Love was cast as Nancy’s friend Gretchen instead.
How old was Sid Vicious?
21 years (1957–1979)
Sid Vicious/Age at death
Who is Phoebe in Sid and Nancy?
Debby Bishop
Sid and Nancy (1986) – Debby Bishop as Phoebe – IMDb.
What happened to Sid Vicious?
To the New York City Police Department and Medical Examiner’s Office, he was John Simon Ritchie, a 22-year-old Englishman under indictment for murder but now dead of a heroin overdose in a Greenwich Village apartment.
Does Lydon think Sid killed Nancy?
The bassist was on a methadone detoxification programme when he died from a heroin overdose at the age of 21. Tensions had worsened between Vicious and the lead singer in the band’s final years – allegedly exacerbated by Lydon’s sarcastic quips and disliking of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen.
Who played Johnny Rotten?
John Lydon
| John Lydon | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Johnny Rotten |
| Born | 31 January 1956 Holloway, London, England |
| Genres | Punk rock post-punk alternative dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer songwriter actor |