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The Upsetter

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
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6.8/10
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The Upsetter (2008)
BiographyDocumentaryMusic

The definitive life story about Jamaican musical legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry.The definitive life story about Jamaican musical legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry.The definitive life story about Jamaican musical legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry.

  • Directors
    • Ethan Higbee
    • Adam Bhala Lough
  • Writers
    • Ethan Higbee
    • Adam Bhala Lough
  • Stars
    • Benicio Del Toro
    • Carl Bradshaw
    • The Clash
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    260
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Ethan Higbee
      • Adam Bhala Lough
    • Writers
      • Ethan Higbee
      • Adam Bhala Lough
    • Stars
      • Benicio Del Toro
      • Carl Bradshaw
      • The Clash
    • 1User review
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 nominations total

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    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Carl Bradshaw
      The Clash
      The Clash
        Eve
        Eve
        • Self
        Marcus Garvey
        Marcus Garvey
          Bob Marley
          Bob Marley
            Paul McCartney
            Paul McCartney
              Lee 'Scratch' Perry
              Lee 'Scratch' Perry
              • Self
              • (as Lee Perry)
              • …
              Haile Selassie
              Haile Selassie
              • Self
              • (archive footage)
              Peter Tosh
                Bunny Wailer
                Bunny Wailer
                  • Directors
                    • Ethan Higbee
                    • Adam Bhala Lough
                  • Writers
                    • Ethan Higbee
                    • Adam Bhala Lough
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                  • Release date
                    • January 12, 2011 (United States)
                  • Country of origin
                    • United States
                  • Language
                    • English
                  • Also known as
                    • The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry
                  • Filming locations
                    • Jamaica
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                    1 hour 35 minutes
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                  • Sound mix
                    • Dolby Digital

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