Rude Boy featuring The Clash (1980)

Few films and even fewer bands capture the raw energy and cultural urgency of late-1970s Britain quite like Rude Boy (1980). Part documentary, part narrative feature, the film is inseparable from The Clash, a band that redefined punk by fusing music with politics, rebellion, and social commentary. Emerging from a time of economic unrest, youth disillusionment, and anti-establishment fervour, Rude Boy stands as a vivid snapshot of punk’s crossover into mainstream consciousness, cementing The Clash’s role not just as musicians, but as cultural agitators who shaped an era.

This striking original poster reflects that impact perfectly. With its bold, high contrast pop-art style imagery and the iconic rallying cry “Grab the future… by its face!”, it visually channels the urgency and attitude that defined both the film and the band. Featuring electrifying performance imagery of The Clash at their peak, the design is as confrontational and uncompromising as the music itself. Embodying the spirit of rebellion that still resonates decades later.

• Year: 1980
• Nationality: United States
• Condition: Linen-backed
• Type: Original One Sheet
• Size: 27 X 41 Inches
• Product Code: W4988