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DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5018755208911
Format: NTSC
Label: Wienerworld Ltd
Manufacturer: Wienerworld Ltd
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Wienerworld Ltd
DVD Region Code: 0
Product Release Date: 2000-06-19
Running Time: 110
Studio: Wienerworld Ltd
Theatrical Release Date: 1977

Writer-director Theodoros Bafaloukos responded to Jamaica's siren call all the way over in Greece and came to the island to make this 1977 movie about a band of Rasta men/Robin Hoods getting their own back at the expense of those perennial bloodsuckers, the "uptown top rankings", as men of money and position are called in Jamaica. The reggae star-studded cast is undoubtedly the movie's most rewarding feature, though some fans have objected to the demeaning sight of the incomparable late singer Jacob Miller threatening a friend with a knife over a purloined chicken leg or the equally great singer Gregory Isaacs exacting chump change for unlocking a tourist's rental car. However, these and other great reggae figures are also seen here in full and glorious performance at their peak. In fact, this film provides our only extended visual record of Miller's kinetic performance style and one of the best pieces of footage on Isaacs. Although Rockers doesn't approach the multi-layered complexity of The Harder They Come and it does betray a little superiority now and then to its characters, there are plenty of laughs as well as insights into life at the time for Jamaica's growing Rastafarian movement. Drummer Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace makes an unlikely though quintessentially Jamaican leading man as he moves between wooing the rich man's virginal daughter and making pit stops at the shack he shares with his wife and children. His band of accomplices is priceless, and the scene in which each struts in his own "stylee" to Peter Tosh's "Stepping Razor" is alone worth the price. --Elena Oumano

Customer Rating:
Review Summary: rockers nostalgia
Review: greetings

Having read the other reviews on the film Rockers I heartily agree. Excellent movie it is timeless. I certainly can watch it over and over again
The soundtrack captures Jamaica at that particular time. I watched it as a teenager in Birmingham and after 20yrs or more my friends and I still meet up to watch Rockers, laugh at the fashions,relieve the rasta talk ,dance and sing along to the music. If you need a lift to your day and you love and appreciate Jamaica's music watch Rockers.
One love.
MsLMC

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: killer ras movie
Review: If you love your rasta, you cannot afford to be without this movie. An absolute classic and the music score is arguably one of the best ever.

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Strictly Rockers
Review: summary: an excellant insight of Jamaican culture and a musical treat of the highest order.
Rockers on dvd brings joy every time. The movie doesn't look as though it has been digitally remastered , I'm still undecided if that is good or bad as the qualities can be found elsewhwere and are exceptional. The humour and portrayal of desperateness is an odd combination, the way the story is put together defies cheesines and becomes classic.
Music is used effectively to bind the storyline and as only Reggae can do , every tune tells a story so real, the effect is that the viewer is treated to more impact per pixel.
Having the advantage of numerous, vast screen selection options, led to a great party after viewing with friends. Pump it up through the surround sound and skank! How many times can the dread takeover at the disco be played without destroying the substrate on the disc ?
Thankfully there are subtitles as the patois is really thick at times. Unfortunately there are no options to ommit the subtitles and I felt at times they were in the way. That and Greggory Isaacs suit during a stage performance are my only complaint. A thoroughly enjoyable movie, a rarity, a treat for eyes, ears and heart. '70's skanking rockers at thier best. Buy this and give the ones who haven't passed away some royalties. Enjoy the Robin Hood theme, the humour and a piece of quality history from a dynamic little Island."Rock to the Rockers and keep rolling on..." A friend commented the pace of the movie and the subtitles meant she would have to watch it again to fully get the benefit of the film. Sounds like a good idea to me.

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Strictly Rockers
Review: summary: an excellant insight of Jamaican culture and a musical treat of the highest order.
Rockers on dvd brings joy every time. The movie doesn't look as though it has been digitally remastered , I'm still undecided if that is good or bad as the qualities can be found elsewhwere and are exceptional. The humour and portrayal of desperateness is an odd combination, the way the story is put together defies cheesines and becomes classic.
Music is used effectively to bind the storyline and as only Reggae can do , every tune tells a story so real, the effect is that the viewer is treated to more impact per pixel.
Having the advantage of numerous, vast screen selection options, led to a great party after viewing with friends. Pump it up through the surround sound and skank! How many times can the dread takeover at the disco be played without destroying the substrate on the disc ?
Thankfully there are subtitles as the patois is really thick at times. Unfortunately there are no options to ommit the subtitles and I felt at times they were in the way. That and Greggory Isaacs suit during a stage performance are my only complaint. A thoroughly enjoyable movie, a rarity, a treat for eyes, ears and heart. '70's skanking rockers at thier best. Buy this and give the ones who haven't passed away some royalties. Enjoy the Robin Hood theme, the humour and a piece of quality history from a dynamic little Island."Rock to the Rockers and keep rolling on..." A friend commented the pace of the movie and the subtitles meant she would have to watch it again to fully get the benefit of the film. Sounds like a good idea to me.

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Reggae and Dub all-star classic.
Review: Rockers is one of, if not the best Jamaican film ever. The central character is reggae drummer, Andy 'Horsemouth' Wallace, who, down on his luck, gets some loans together and buys himself a motorbike, paints a Lion of Judah on the petrol tank and starts driving round the island selling records (usually recorded that day) to the shops and dancehall soundsystems.
When his bike is stolen he discovers the Mafia are involved and begins a Robin Hood-style reliberation of goods back to the people.
The film looks great, shot in rich colourful stock that suits the lively setting but the star of the film is the music. The films stars a veritable Who's Who of the Island's biggest stars, Burning Spear, King Tubby,U-Roy and and a whole heap more. All the way through the film, the skanking doesn't stop, you tend to bounce to the music all the way through the film.
The other interesting thing is the very strong rastafarian accents that are hard to understand, but the film sensibly has subtitles for the harder parts.

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