The Specials Movies
- 2007
The Specials: Too Much, Too Young captures concert footage from the band's 1980 appearance in New York. The setlist includes "Ghost Town," "A Message to You, Rudy," and "Rat Race." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, (more)
- 2004
Why spend all the time and money developing a time machine when there's Classic Pictures 80s DVD Jukebox? Packed with two dozen performances of some of the hottest chart-toppers of the decade, the collection includes "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, "Only When You Leave" by Spandau Ballet, "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" by The Police, "There's a Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis" by Kirsty MacColl, and many more. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 198z
Featuring vintage performances by such punk rock legends as the Sex Pistols, the Clash, the Police, and Madness Jam, among many others, this insightful documentary by filmmaker Wolfgang Buld attempts to uncover the origins of the punk rock at the very point where it was about to explode onto the American music scene. Digging deeper than the average documentarian to interview such artists as Spizzenergi Jam and Secret Affair, Punk and Its Aftershocks offers a rare glimpse into a musical revolution. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1980
The Concert for Kampuchea is a record of an all-star charity rock bash, committed to film by director Keith McMillan. Among those who perform before the ever-screaming fans are the Who, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, the Pretenders, Elvis Costello, the Clash, Rockpile, the Specials, Ian Dury, Rockestra, and Matumbi. Filmed in 1980, The Concert for Kampuchea did not receive American theatrical distribution until it was picked up by Miramax in 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1980
This 1980 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Strother Martin and features musical guest the Specials. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Strother Martin, The Specials, (more)
