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Hilly Kristal(1931-2007)

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Hilly Kristal
Hilly Kristal was born on 23 September 1931 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for CBGB (2013), Blitzkrieg Bop! (1978) and Punking Out (1978). He was married to Karen Kristal. He died on 28 August 2007 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornSeptember 23, 1931
DiedAugust 28, 2007(75)
BornSeptember 23, 1931
DiedAugust 28, 2007(75)
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Known for

Alan Rickman, Malin Akerman, Rupert Grint, and Ashley Greene in CBGB (2013)
CBGB
6.6
Movie
  • Soundtrack("Birds and the Bees")
  • 2013
Blitzkrieg Bop! (1978)
Blitzkrieg Bop!
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1978
Punking Out (1978)
Punking Out
7.2
Short
  • Self
  • 1978
TV - CBGB (1981)
TV - CBGB
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1981

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Writer

  • TV - CBGB (1981)
    TV - CBGB
    TV Special
    • concept
    • 1981
  • Blitzkrieg Bop! (1978)
    Blitzkrieg Bop!
    • concept
    • 1978

Producer

  • Blitzkrieg Bop! (1978)
    Blitzkrieg Bop!
    • producer
    • 1978

Soundtrack

  • Alan Rickman, Malin Akerman, Rupert Grint, and Ashley Greene in CBGB (2013)
    CBGB
    6.6
    • performer: "Birds and the Bees"
    • writer: "Birds and the Bees"
    • 2013

Personal details

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  • Born
    • September 23, 1931
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 28, 2007
    • New York City, New York, USA(lung cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Karen Kristal1951 - ? (divorced, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Portrayals

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  • Trivia
    In the 1970's, owned CBGB's, the club that would become the mecca of the New York City punk movement.

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