Sid the Sexist they are much like him in their yobbish, misogynistic, homophobic and racist outlook, never marry or expand their stagnant social circle. Five animated episodes were produced and released by Polygram Video in November 1992, with storylines taken earlier comic strips. These were later reissued on DVD in 2004. In the autobiography of Simon Donald's brother, the former Viz Editor Chris Donald, reference is made to attempts by actor Jimmy Nail to bring the character to life in a live action sitcom. However the idea went no further than a lunch meeting at Nail's home where it become clear that the
Sid Vicious Joe Strummer, recorded "Love Kills" and "Dum Dum Club" for the "Sid and Nancy" soundtrack. In 1986, the Ramones released "Love Kills" on their album, "Animal Boy" which was a tribute to both Sid and Nancy. The 1986 UK feature-film "Sid and Nancy", directed by Alex Cox, portrays the chaotic last phase of their lives, ending with a fictionalised stabbing scene. It starred Gary Oldman as Sid Vicious and Chloe Webb as Nancy Spungen. Oldman's performance was praised by "Uncut" as a "hugely sympathetic reading of the punk figurehead as a lost and bewildered manchild." Sid Vicious Sid Vicious (born