A documentary about Spandau Ballet, who were one of the biggest pop groups of the 1980s and a defining act of the New Romantic scene.A documentary about Spandau Ballet, who were one of the biggest pop groups of the 1980s and a defining act of the New Romantic scene.A documentary about Spandau Ballet, who were one of the biggest pop groups of the 1980s and a defining act of the New Romantic scene.
- Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations total
Perry Haines
- Self
- (archive footage)
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Danny Baker
- Self
- (archive footage)
Bananarama
- Themselves
- (archive footage)
Brigitte Bardot
- Self
- (archive footage)
Beggar & Co
- Theselves
- (archive footage)
- (as Beggar and Co)
Tony Bennett
- Self
- (archive footage)
Richard Blade
- Self
- (archive sound)
- (voice)
David Bowie
- Self
- (archive footage)
Boy George
- Self
- (archive footage)
James Callaghan
- Self
- (archive footage)
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This poor boy from the eastern world was absolutely enamored with the Spandau Ballet music documentary "Soul Boys of the Western World" on the infamous 80's New Wave Band. I will definitely musclebound my review with puns; why? Because too cut a long story short, I've lost my mind. Director Hencken lays a strong foundation on the "Soul Boys of the Western World" by showing the childhoods of the five Spandau Ballet members, the origination of the band, their bitter breakup, and their exuberant reformation; not to mention how they incorporated fashion within their music brand. Oh, before I go round and round with this review, let me inform you who is included in this ballet: Tony Hadley, frontman; Gary Kemp, Guitar and Main Songwriter; Martin Kemp, Bass and Gary's Brother; Steve Norman, Sax & Guitars; and John Keeble, Drums. My instinction of the documentary was that it was going to be a great one, and boy was it gold. You really don't have to be a Spandau Ballet aficianado to enjoy it, but it sure does help; especially as you see the band members move in through the barricades within their own personal challenges. Make sure that in your lifeline, you watch "Soul Boys of the Western World". It is one of the best, if not the best, music documentary I have ever seen. And of course, this much is true. You will love it and not only when you leave after seeing it. ***** Excellent
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- TriviaTop film critic Mark Kermode surprisingly said he enjoyed the film despite not liking the band's music.
- ConnectionsFeatures Top of the Pops (1964)
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- Soul Boys of the Western World: Spandau Ballet Il film
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- Gross worldwide
- $37,104
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
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By what name was Soul Boys of the Western World (2014) officially released in Canada in English?
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