-
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Jake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison, but the duo has just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where the two were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago. Info on The Blues Brothers / IMDB / YouTube
-
Fame (1980)
Four teenagers must prove their mettle as they begin their journey at the New York High School of Performing Arts. They must navigate through heartbreak, school work, adolescence and challenges. Explore Fame / IMDB / YouTube
-
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
The fictionalized life of singer Loretta Lynn, a girl who rose from humble beginnings to become a country music star in the 1960s/70s. Look into Coal Miner's Daughter / IMDB / YouTube
-
The Jazz Singer (1980)
The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of being a popular singer. Look into The Jazz Singer / IMDB / YouTube
-
Can't Stop the Music (1980)
A DJ and composer from New York seeks to form an innovative musical group. With the help of a former model and a lawyer, they recruit six singers from the Greenwich Village for a disco adventure full of fantasy and fun in the 80s. Find out about Can't Stop the Music / IMDB / YouTube
-
The Competition (1980)
Paul Dietrich, at almost 30 years old, is a fading piano prodigy. Heidi Schoonover is a talented young pianist with a promising future. When Paul hears of an upcoming competition that could make his career, he dedicates himself to winning. Check out The Competition / IMDB / YouTube
-
Playing for Time (1980)
Female prisoners in a Nazi concentration camp (Auschwitz) are spared from death in return for performing music for their captors. Info on Playing for Time / IMDB / YouTube
-
The Apple (1980)
In 1994, a young couple enters the world of the music industry, and subsequently the world of drugs. Explore The Apple / IMDB / YouTube
-
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)
Filmmaker Julien Temple chronicles the Sex Pistols' tumultuous rise to fame, as told by their manager, Malcolm McLaren. Look into The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle / IMDB / YouTube
-
Times Square (1980)
Two ill-matched teenage girls form a punk band and soon have New York City by its ears. Check out Times Square / IMDB / YouTube
-
Honeysuckle Rose (1980)
Buck is a country singer on the road caught in a romantic triangle with Viv and Lily, the daughter of his longtime musical sidekick. Read about Honeysuckle Rose / IMDB / YouTube
-
Breaking Glass (1980)
A rock singer is determined to rise to the top of the profession, letting nothing stand in the way of that goal. Look into Breaking Glass / IMDB / YouTube
-
The Idolmaker (1980)
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Check out The Idolmaker / IMDB / YouTube
-
Roadie (1980)
A young Texas good ol' boy has a knack with electronic equipment, and that talent gets him a job as a roadie with a raucous travelling rock-and-roll show. Check out Roadie / IMDB / YouTube
-
AC/DC: Let There Be Rock (1980)
Filmed coverage of Australian band AC/DC's '79 appearance in Paris intercut with quasi-fictional interludes. More about AC/DC: Let There Be Rock / IMDB / YouTube
-
Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980)
An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas. Details on Mr. Krueger's Christmas / IMDB / YouTube
-
Radio On (1980)
In 1970s Britain, a man drives from London to Bristol to investigate his brother's death, and the purpose of his trip is offset by his encounters with a series of odd people. Look into Radio On / IMDB / YouTube
-
Divine Madness (1980)
Movie comedy queen Bette Midler reigns supreme in this rocking, rolling concert movie bash. The Divine Miss M at her trashiest, flashiest, heavenly best! Get info on Divine Madness / IMDB / YouTube
-
Rust Never Sleeps (1980)
Documentary covering Neil Young's October 22, 1978 concert performance at the Cow Palace. Details on Rust Never Sleeps / IMDB / YouTube
-
Solo Sunny (1980)
Sunny is a singer in a band which is constantly on the road. She therefore leads a relatively restless life, which she cannot afford to give up, having to rely on the fee she gets paid.. Read about Solo Sunny / IMDB / YouTube
-
Nijinsky (1980)
The story of Vaslav Nijinsky, who is widely believed to be one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time. Based on Romola Nijinsky's Last Years Of Nijinski. Check out Nijinsky / IMDB / YouTube
Share this page