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1999 American film
Rock Opera
Directed byBob Ray
Written byBob Ray
Produced byBarna Kantor
StarringJerry Don Clark
CinematographyJackson W. Saunders
Edited byBob Ray
Music byKurtis D. Machler
Distributed byGo-Kart Films
Release dates
  • March 13, 1999 (1999-03-13) (Festival)
  • September 3, 1999 (1999-09-03) (Theater)
Running time87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rock Opera is a 1999 comedy film that follows a fictional Austin, Texas musician's attempt to put together a tour for his struggling and under-appreciated band Pigpoke. The movie debuted at South by Southwest 1999.

Plot

Toe (Jerry Don Clark) wants his rock band Pigpoke to go on tour. He raises funds for the tour by selling marijuana, eventually making leaving town a necessity in order to survive.

References

  1. Savlov, Marc (2005-04-29). "Bob Ray on 'Rock Opera'". Austin Chronicle.
  2. Harvey, Dennis (2000-01-17). "Rock Opera (review)". Variety.

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