Nostalgic 70's coming-of-age tale London Town starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Daniel Huttlestone, Dougray Scott, Natascha McElhone and Tom Hughes is set for release on Digital platforms in the UK and Ireland on Boxing Day 2016 courtesy of Content Media, and to DVD on 2nd January 2017 courtesy of High Fliers. The film, which had its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in October, is the tale of a 14-year old boy whose life changes forever after he is introduced to legendary punk band The Clash in 1970s London. Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as Joe Strummer performing Clash hits that feature his own vocals and guitar playing.
England, 1979, unemployment has hit the working class suburbs of London. 14-year old Shay Barker (Daniel Huttlestone) is forced to grow up quickly as his family struggles to stay afloat in Watford, taking care of his 6-year old sister whilst his father Nigel (Dougray Scott) works two jobs. One day, Shay receives a package from his estranged mother Sandrine (Natascha McElhone) with a cassette tape enclosed featuring the newest music from London, leading him on a journey of self-discovery. When he meets 15-year old Vivian (Nell Williams) on a train who introduces him to The Clash, it doesn't take long for him to dye his hair black and immerse himself in the punk scene. The trailer is at the link above.
