The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980
Punking Out
26/9/1978 0h 25m 6.0/10
Overview
The film documents the beginning of the punk rock movement in New York City at CBGB's, a punk night club, and the lifestyle that revolves around this scene. It presents a sometimes shocking look at the attitudes and motivations behind the movement through interviews with outspoken club-goers and band members of the Ramones, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, and the Dead Boys.
Director
Juliusz Kossakowski
Top Billed Cast
Lydia Lunch
Herself
Richard Hell
Himself
Dee Dee Ramone
Himself
Stiv Bators
Himself
Cheetah Chrome
Himself
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Hilly Kristal
Himself
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