Bad (1987)
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For the first short film for one of five consecutive record-breaking No. 1 hits from "Bad," Michael Jackson and director Martin Scorsese created an epic 18-minute tale of urban and racial challenges in the 1980s. "Bad" was named the second greatest of Michael's short films by Rolling Stone in 2014.
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Michael JacksonDarryl
Wesley SnipesMini MaxJaime PerrySkiAdam NathanTipPedro SanchezNelsonGregory Holtz Sr.Cowboy
Paul CalderonDealerAlberto AlejandrinoHispanic ManHorace BaileyStreet BumMarvin FosterCrack CustomerDennis PriceConductor
Roberta FlackDarryl's Mother (voice)Keywords
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What is Bad about?
For the first short film for one of five consecutive record-breaking No. 1 hits from "Bad," Michael Jackson and director Martin Scorsese created an epic 18-minute tale of urban and racial challenges in the 1980s. "Bad" was named the second greatest of Michael's short films by Rolling Stone in 2014.
How long is Bad?
Bad has a runtime of 18 minutes.