Rock Opera (film)

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.

Rock Opera
Directed byBob Ray
Produced byBarna Kantor
Written byBob Ray
StarringJerry Don Clark
Music byKurtis D. Machler
CinematographyJackson W. Saunders
Edited byBob Ray
Distributed byGo-Kart Films[1]
Release date
  • March 13, 1999 (1999-03-13) (Festival)
  • September 3, 1999 (1999-09-03) (Theater)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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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