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Summary Brian Slade was the rock god of the glam rock era in London during the 70s.  Ten years after his sudden disappearance at the peak of his career, a young reporter sets out to find the truth about a publicity stunt gone wrong.

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
65
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 47 User Ratings
7.5
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Summary Brian Slade was the rock god of the glam rock era in London during the 70s.  Ten years after his sudden disappearance at the peak of his career, a young reporter sets out to find the truth about a publicity stunt gone wrong.

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
65
60% Positive
15 Reviews
32% Mixed
8 Reviews
8% Negative
2 Reviews

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
65
60% Positive
15 Reviews
32% Mixed
8 Reviews
8% Negative
2 Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 47 User Ratings
7.5
72% Positive
34 Ratings
17% Mixed
8 Ratings
11% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 47 User Ratings
7.5
72% Positive
34 Ratings
17% Mixed
8 Ratings
11% Negative
5 Ratings

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Production Company Channel Four Films, Goldwyn Films, Killer Films, Miramax, Newmarket Capital Group, Single Cell Pictures, Zenith Entertainment
Release Date Nov 6, 1998
Duration 1 h 58 m
Rating R
Tagline The secret to becoming a star is knowing how to behave like one
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations