"50,000 bands and 1 disgusting bathroom."

2013

1h 41m

6.4(207 votes)

Drama

Music

Overview

A look at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 which launched thousands of bands.

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Production Companies

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Alan Rickman

Hilly Kristal

Rupert Grint

Cheetah Chrome

Malin Akerman

Debbie Harry

Johnny Galecki

Terry Ork

Stana Katic

Genya Ravan

Ashley Greene

Lisa Kristal

Justin Bartha

Stiv Bators

Ryan Hurst

Mad Mountain

Kyle Gallner

Lou Reed

Taylor Hawkins

Iggy Pop

Creative team

Directed by: Randall Miller
Written by: Randall Miller
Jody Savin
Produced by: Randall Miller
Brad Rosenberger

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