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A look into the Los Angeles punk rock scene, that was largely ignored by the rock music press of the time.A look into the Los Angeles punk rock scene, that was largely ignored by the rock music press of the time.A look into the Los Angeles punk rock scene, that was largely ignored by the rock music press of the time.
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Eugene Tatu
- Self - Light Bulb Kid
- (as Eugene)
The Germs
- Themselves
- (as Germs)
Chuck Dukowski
- Self - Black Flag (Bass)
- (as Gary McDaniel)
Nicole Panter
- Self - Germs' Manager
- (as Nicole)
Michelle Baer Ghaffari
- Self - Darby Crash's Roommate
- (as Michelle)
Pat Smear
- Self - Germs (Guitar)
- (as Pat)
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Did you know
- TriviaAccording to director Penelope Spheeris this film was financed by two businessmen who originally wanted to finance a porn film.
- Quotes
The Circle Jerks member: And at the bottom it says "Thank you." And you can tell 'em to fuck off.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Prey for Rock & Roll (2003)
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Kind of a guilty indulgence nowadays, this used to be required watching when i was in high school. It really is a great illumination of the burgeoning punk scene in LA in 1980. As the bands play, Spheeris prints the lyrics in subtitles, which is of course necessary if one really wants to know what the guy is screaming into the microphone. But also it turns the camera's POV into that of tourist, passing through this alien world. The band interviews reveal an honest approach to the music that really doesn't exist anymore. Then again, it's not as easy to come by $16/month former-church closets like Chavez of Black Flag does. How many unheard of bands do you know that aren't trying like the dickens to get a record deal? These guys just didn't care. And who can't love the commentary of the little French dude who used to be the "singer" for Catholic Discipline (of which Phranc was a member). His gritty voice delivers one of the best soliloquies ever captured on film: "I have excellent news for the world ... there's no such thing as New Wave." Whew! What a relief!
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- Also known as
- Занепад західної цивілізації
- Filming locations
- Los Angeles, California, USA(main location)
- Production company
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- Budget
- $100,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $440
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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