Fame, fortune and fornication drove the British rock band in the '70s until a divine end. 20 years later, Strange Fruit reunites and goes on a tour with ups and downs on the continent.Fame, fortune and fornication drove the British rock band in the '70s until a divine end. 20 years later, Strange Fruit reunites and goes on a tour with ups and downs on the continent.Fame, fortune and fornication drove the British rock band in the '70s until a divine end. 20 years later, Strange Fruit reunites and goes on a tour with ups and downs on the continent.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 5 nominations
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBill Nighy (Ray Simms) and Jimmy Nail (Les Wickes) performed the vocals for their respective characters.
- GoofsAt the end of the song "Dirty Town", a sustained chord is heard on the guitar which is punctuated by the guitarist rapidly switching the guitar's toggle pickup selector. This effect is impossible to achieve using the Yamaha Pacifica guitar that Luke Shand plays in the film.
- Quotes
Hughie: [last lines, voice over] I was wrong about God. Turns out he likes that 70's stuff after all. So it didn't piss down, and they played 4 encores! And with the Almighty in their corner, who knows what might happen? And how will the Fruits conspire to bollocks things up this time around? We wait with bated breath.
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the credits, voices are heard of members of Strange Fruit playing the Bands-with-body-parts-in-their-name game.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Bill: Still Crazy (2001)
- SoundtracksThe Flame Still Burns
Written by Mick Jones (as Jones), Marti Frederiksen (as Frederiksen) and Chris Difford (as Difford)
Performed by Strangefruit (as Strange Fruit) with Jimmy Nail
1998 London Records 90 Ltd.
It is a truly loving, poignant and hilarious nod to the era, and every actor hits his/her notes with perfection. It was my first introduction to Bill Nighy and I am glad his somewhat similar turn in 'Love Actually' brought him more attention. Bruce Robinson was incredible as Brian, bringing real life to what could have been a caricature of the drug-damaged rocker stereotype. It was interesting to see that Robinson has made quite a name for himself as a writer.
I live in Sherman Oaks, California, and after the first time I saw the movie I bumped into Billy Connolly at the local mall (he lived here at the time) and told him it was one of my five favorite films of all time. He invited me to sit down at the food court with him and we discussed the movie for some time. We even talked of the idea of an American-oriented remake before wisely dismissing that. Why mess with the original?
My only problem with 'Still Crazy' is that it wasn't hugely popular in theaters and too many people have missed out on a wonderful experience.
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- Aug 4, 2005
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- 英雄不改本色
- Filming locations
- Avebury Stone Circle, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, UK(exterior scenes)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $524,864
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $102,971
- Jan 24, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $524,864
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1