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People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan

Synopsis

Since the end of their pirate radio station, life has been quiet for the Kurupt FM boys, but everything is about to change. News reaches them that one of their songs has been used on a popular game show in Japan. They've made it. Their music is reaching hundreds of thousands of people. It's finally time for them to enjoy the fame and fortune that they've always known they deserved. Chabuddy G steps excitedly back into his management role as Grindah, Beats, Steves and Decoy begin their journey to international stardom - but is Japan really ready for Kurupt FM?

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Features
Director
Jack Clough 1st Feature
Producer
Claire Jones, Tim Sealey
Screenwriter
Allan Mustafa, Steve Stamp
Principal cast
Allan Mustafa, Ken Yamamura, Asim Chaudhry, Hugo Chegwin

Genre

Comedy

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

A Roughcut Films (PJDN) production developed by BBC Films

Roughcut Films (PJDN)

c/o BBC Films
BBC Broadcasting House
7th Floor, Zone A
Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA

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