CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 40m · R
American Hardcore

The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

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Inspired by Steven Blush's book "American Hardcore: A tribal history" Paul Rachman's feature documentary debut is a chronicle of the underground hardcore punk years from 1979 to 1986. Interviews and rare live footage from artists such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, SS Decontrol and the Dead Kennedys.

Directed byPaul Rachman

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
September 22, 2006
Studios
Envision Films

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American Hardcore - Trailer - Sony Pictures Classics

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Self

Ian MacKaye

Ian MacKaye

Self

Lucky Lehrer

Self

Vic Bondi

Self

Joe Keithley

Joe Keithley

Self

Moby

Moby

Self

Springa

Springa

Self

Keith Morris

Keith Morris

Self

Hank Williams III

Self

Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Paul Rachman
Written by
Steven Blush
Produced by
Steven Blush
Paul Rachman

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