Rock Opera (film)

Rock Opera
Directed by Bob Ray
Produced by Barna Kantor
Written by Bob Ray
Starring Jerry Don Clark
Music by Kurtis D. Machler
Cinematography Jackson W. Saunders
Edited by Bob Ray
Distributed by Go-Kart Films[1]
Release date
  • March 13, 1999 (1999-03-13) (Festival)
  • September 3, 1999 (1999-09-03) (Theater)
Running time
 87 minutes
Country United States
Language English

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.[2]

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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