23 May 1982 (Cannes)
15 July 1982 (United Kingdom)
Pink Floyd – The Wall is a 1982 British live-action/adult animated psychological musical drama film directed by Alan Parker, based on Pink Floyd's 1979 album of the same name. The screenplay was written by Pink Floyd vocalist and bassist Roger Waters. The Boomtown Rats vocalist Bob Geldof plays rock star Pink, who, driven insane by the death of his father, constructs a physical and emotional wall to protect himself.
Like the album, the film is highly metaphorical, and symbolic imagery and sound are present most commonly. The film is mostly driven by music and features little dialogue from the characters. Despite its turbulent production and the creators voicing their discontent about the final product, the film received generally positive reviews and has an established cult following.
Storyline
A confined but troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
Sound Effects Used
- CINESOUND - EXPLOSION TYPE 1
- CINESOUND - EXPLOSION TYPE 8
- CINESOUND - EXPLOSION TYPE 14
- Hollywoodedge, Siren English Police EE066801 (Heard during a looting scene after the "What Shall We Do Now?" animation sequence.)
- Tanner Roar
- WB CARTOON, AIRPLANE - PROP PLANE POWER DIVE SCREAM, LONG