Plot — What is Jolly Roger about?
"Jolly Roger" could mean Roger Schawinski. But by definition, a "Jolly Roger" is the classic black pirate flag with skull and crossbones. This documentary tells the unvarnished story of the Swiss radio pirates who emerged in the 1970s. The focus is on Radio 24 in its wild years, when Schawinski's team broadcast from Italy, with the strongest FM station in the world at the time, straight down from Pizzo Groppera, 130 kilometers all the way to the Zurich area. Supported by numerous original documents from private filmmakers and from the SRG archives, the viewer relives the absurd radio war between David and Goliath that lasted almost four years, 24 years after this war between the radio pirates and the state power began on November 13, 1979. The many known and unknown fighters, who rallied behind their Radio Winkelried Schawinski in 1979 to help usher Switzerland into a new media age, remember the good and bad times, the demonstrations and the numerous threatened and actual closures.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 80 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 1 votes) |
Jolly Roger — FAQ
Is Jolly Roger worth watching? Jolly Roger holds a 7.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. "Jolly Roger" could mean Roger Schawinski. But by definition, a "Jolly Roger" is the classic black pirate flag with skull and crossbones. This documentary tells the unvarnished story of the Swiss radio pirates who emerge
Who directed Jolly Roger? Directed by Beat Hirt.
Who is in the cast of Jolly Roger? It stars Roger Schawinski, Frank Baumann, Ursi Spaltenstein, Röbi Koller, Dani Wyler, Markus Gilli and more.
Where can I stream Jolly Roger? Streaming availability for Jolly Roger is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Jolly Roger release? It released in 2003.
