Billy Idol

William Michael Albert Broad (born November 30, 1955), better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. He first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. He then embarked on a successful solo career, aided by a series of stylish music videos, making him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens and has a worldwide fan base.

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Heavy Metal 2000 (2000)

Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed with an insatiable hunger for power and a thirst for immortality. On his way to the planet of youth, Tyler wipes out most of a space colony and kidnaps a beautiful young ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Coldewey  •  Michel Lemire
CAST:  Michael Ironside  •  Julie Strain  •  Billy Idol  •  Pier Paquette

Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed with an insatiable hunger for power and a thirst for immortality. On his way to the planet of youth, Tyler wipes out most of a space colony and kidnaps a beautiful young ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Coldewey  •  Michel Lemire
CAST:  Michael Ironside  •  Julie Strain  •  Billy Idol  •  Pier Paquette

Mad Dog Time (1996)

With his boss in the madhouse, a mobster is temporary boss of the criminal empire just as vicious rivals threaten the control of the empire.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Larry Bishop
CAST:  Richard Dreyfuss  •  Ellen Barkin  •  Jeff Goldblum  •  Gabriel Byrne

With his boss in the madhouse, a mobster is temporary boss of the criminal empire just as vicious rivals threaten the control of the empire.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Larry Bishop
CAST:  Richard Dreyfuss  •  Ellen Barkin  •  Jeff Goldblum  •  Gabriel Byrne

The Doors (1991)

Epic

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Oliver Stone
CAST:  Val Kilmer  •  Kyle MacLachlan  •  Kevin Dillon  •  Frank Whaley

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Oliver Stone
CAST:  Val Kilmer  •  Kyle MacLachlan  •  Kevin Dillon  •  Frank Whaley

The Filth and the Fury (2000)

Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julien Temple
CAST:  John Lydon  •  Steve Jones  •  Sid Vicious  •  Glen Matlock

Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julien Temple
CAST:  John Lydon  •  Steve Jones  •  Sid Vicious  •  Glen Matlock

The Wedding Singer (1998)

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Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Frank Coraci
CAST:  Adam Sandler  •  Drew Barrymore  •  Christine Taylor  •  Allen Covert

Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Frank Coraci
CAST:  Adam Sandler  •  Drew Barrymore  •  Christine Taylor  •  Allen Covert

The Punk Rock Movie (1978)

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Letts
CAST:  Steven Severin  •  Susan Lucas  •  Steve Strange  •  Jayne County

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Letts
CAST:  Steven Severin  •  Susan Lucas  •  Steve Strange  •  Jayne County

Punk's Not Dead (2007)

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Susan Dynner
CAST:  Henry Rollins  •  Fat Mike  •  Tim Armstrong  •  Frank Iero

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Susan Dynner
CAST:  Henry Rollins  •  Fat Mike  •  Tim Armstrong  •  Frank Iero

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988)

Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Mitchell
CAST:  Roy Orbison  •  Jackson Browne  •  T Bone Burnett  •  Elvis Costello

Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Mitchell
CAST:  Roy Orbison  •  Jackson Browne  •  T Bone Burnett  •  Elvis Costello

Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live (2009)

Filmed at the Congress Theater, Chicago for the US TV series Soundstage and originally broadcast in U.S. in July 2009, the show sees Billy Idol, with trademark sneer and peroxide hair very much to the fore, reunited with guitarist Steve Stevens, who played on (& ...  (more)

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CAST:  Billy Idol  •  Steve Stevens  •  Brian Tichy  •  Stephen McGrath

Filmed at the Congress Theater, Chicago for the US TV series Soundstage and originally broadcast in U.S. in July 2009, the show sees Billy Idol, with trademark sneer and peroxide hair very much to the fore, reunited with guitarist Steve Stevens, who played on (& ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Billy Idol  •  Steve Stevens  •  Brian Tichy  •  Stephen McGrath

D.O.A. (1980)

Documentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lech Kowalski
CAST:  John Lydon  •  Sid Vicious  •  Nancy Spungen  •  Stiv Bators

Documentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lech Kowalski
CAST:  John Lydon  •  Sid Vicious  •  Nancy Spungen  •  Stiv Bators

The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia Live (2005)

Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-The Who. Disc one features a live rendition of their full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy. Tommy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Daltrey  •  Audrey Powell
CAST:  Roger Daltrey  •  Pete Townshend  •  John Entwistle  •  Phil Collins

Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-The Who. Disc one features a live rendition of their full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy. Tommy was performed live in 1989 at The Universal ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Daltrey  •  Audrey Powell
CAST:  Roger Daltrey  •  Pete Townshend  •  John Entwistle  •  Phil Collins

Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015 (2015)

Billy Idol - Live at Austin City Limits Festival 2015 Setlist: Postcards From the Past Dancing With Myself Can't Break Me Down Flesh for Fantasy Eyes Without a Face Ready Steady Go Blue Highway Rebel Yell White Wedding  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Billy Idol  •  Steve Stevens

Billy Idol - Live at Austin City Limits Festival 2015 Setlist: Postcards From the Past Dancing With Myself Can't Break Me Down Flesh for Fantasy Eyes Without a Face Ready Steady Go Blue Highway Rebel Yell White Wedding  (more)

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CAST:  Billy Idol  •  Steve Stevens

Classic Quadrophenia (2015)

Pete Townsend's reinvention of The Who's Quadrophenia for the classical music genre (composed by partner Rachel Fuller) filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall and featuring the 90-piece Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the 80 members of the London Oriana Choir, ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Pete Townshend  •  Phil Daniels  •  Alfie Boe  •  Billy Idol

Pete Townsend's reinvention of The Who's Quadrophenia for the classical music genre (composed by partner Rachel Fuller) filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall and featuring the 90-piece Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the 80 members of the London Oriana Choir, ...  (more)

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CAST:  Pete Townshend  •  Phil Daniels  •  Alfie Boe  •  Billy Idol

Punk: The Early Years (2003)

Shot in 1977 and 1978, this dynamic documentary follows the early days of the punk movement from its origins in London pubs to its increasing international presence. Tons of performance footage and interviews with musicians, fans and industry executives create a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Piers Bedford
CAST:  Billy Idol

Shot in 1977 and 1978, this dynamic documentary follows the early days of the punk movement from its origins in London pubs to its increasing international presence. Tons of performance footage and interviews with musicians, fans and industry executives create a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Piers Bedford
CAST:  Billy Idol

Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers (2002)

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CAST:  Billy Idol  •  Steve Stevens  •  Steven McGrath  •  Joseph Simon

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DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Billy Idol  •  Steve Stevens  •  Steven McGrath  •  Joseph Simon

New Wave: Dare to be Different (2017)

U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over half a billion records sold but you may never have heard of them if not for a small suburban radio station on Long Island, NY: WLIR. In August, 1982, a small group of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ellen Goldfarb
CAST:  Debbie Harry  •  Joan Jett  •  Billy Idol  •  Nick Rhodes

U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over half a billion records sold but you may never have heard of them if not for a small suburban radio station on Long Island, NY: WLIR. In August, 1982, a small group of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ellen Goldfarb
CAST:  Debbie Harry  •  Joan Jett  •  Billy Idol  •  Nick Rhodes

I Want My MTV (2019)

The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, 1981, the life of a whole generation of Americans changed forever - on this day MTV began its broadcasting day, making VJ a new teen hero and creating a canon of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tyler Measom  •  Patrick Waldrop
CAST:  Pauly Shore  •  Sting  •  Benji Madden  •  Michael Nesmith

The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, 1981, the life of a whole generation of Americans changed forever - on this day MTV began its broadcasting day, making VJ a new teen hero and creating a canon of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tyler Measom  •  Patrick Waldrop
CAST:  Pauly Shore  •  Sting  •  Benji Madden  •  Michael Nesmith

Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990 (1990)

Billy Idol, recorded live at London's Wembley Arena, on December 22nd 1990, during the Charmed Life tour. Charmed Life was released in 1990, and a video for the single "Cradle of Love" had to be shot. Since he, Idol, was unable to walk, he was shot from the waist ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Billy Idol

Billy Idol, recorded live at London's Wembley Arena, on December 22nd 1990, during the Charmed Life tour. Charmed Life was released in 1990, and a video for the single "Cradle of Love" had to be shot. Since he, Idol, was unable to walk, he was shot from the waist ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Billy Idol

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 (1991)

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: The Doors, Lemmy, David Lee Roth, David Coverdale, Billy Idol, Rob Halford, Great White, L.A. Guns, Lizzy Borden, Sepultura, Hanoi Rocks, Heaven's Edge, Jane's Addiction, Death Angel and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Over  •  Nicky Picasso  •  John B. House  •  David Carr  •  Anita Clearfield
CAST:  Roddy Bottum  •  Rob Halford  •  Billy Idol  •  Ray Manzarek

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: The Doors, Lemmy, David Lee Roth, David Coverdale, Billy Idol, Rob Halford, Great White, L.A. Guns, Lizzy Borden, Sepultura, Hanoi Rocks, Heaven's Edge, Jane's Addiction, Death Angel and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Over  •  Nicky Picasso  •  John B. House  •  David Carr  •  Anita Clearfield
CAST:  Roddy Bottum  •  Rob Halford  •  Billy Idol  •  Ray Manzarek

Degeneration Punk (1997)

Amusing ARTE Special with SEX PISTOLS, CLASH, GENERATION X, DEAD BOYS, DAMNED, and more This rare documentary covers three very influential years in the shaping of punk rock: 1976-1979. more... Punk rock music was emerging as a solid genre, standing apart from the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Claude Santiago
CAST:  Siouxsie Sioux  •  Malcolm McLaren  •  Joe Strummer  •  Jimmy Pursey

Amusing ARTE Special with SEX PISTOLS, CLASH, GENERATION X, DEAD BOYS, DAMNED, and more This rare documentary covers three very influential years in the shaping of punk rock: 1976-1979. more... Punk rock music was emerging as a solid genre, standing apart from the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Claude Santiago
CAST:  Siouxsie Sioux  •  Malcolm McLaren  •  Joe Strummer  •  Jimmy Pursey
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