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Pop Pirates

Home taping almost kills music as a schoolboy band's dreams of talent show glory may be scuppered by video piracy.

Action and Adventure 1984 58 mins Not rated

Director: Jack Grossman

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Overview

Who would have thought that a pop group called The Pirates would have one in their midst? The schoolboys have a good chance of winning their local talent competition thanks to a great song, but their singer's shady activities put their final show in jeopardy. Even in the dark days before MTV, it's a little hard to believe there was an illicit trade in music videos - especially Rod Stewart ones - but there are enjoyable 80s references in this cool yet gritty offering from the Children's Film and Television Foundation.

Director

Jack Grossman

Genres

Action and Adventure and Children's

Certificate

Not rated

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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