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The Decline of Western Civilization

1981100 min 7.2 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“See it in a theater.... where you can't get hurt.”

The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.

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Release / first air1981-07-01
Original languageEN
GenresDocumentary, Music
DirectorPenelope Spheeris
WriterPenelope Spheeris
Budget$100,000
RevenueNot available
ProductionSpheeris Films Inc.

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10 cast members
Eugene TatuEugene TatuSelf
Alice BagAlice BagSelf
Claude BessyClaude BessySelf
Dinah CancerDinah CancerSelf
Exene CervenkaExene CervenkaSelf
Lorna DoomLorna DoomSelf
Darby CrashDarby CrashSelf
Don BollesDon BollesSelf
Philo CramerPhilo CramerSelf
John DoeJohn DoeSelf

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#rock 'n' roll#nihilism#self-destruction#interview#punk rock#los angeles, california#subculture#punk band#woman director#teen rebel#live music#diy culture#underground music#independent cinema#slam dancing

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