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The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

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Audience Score
72
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NR 1 hr 40 minJul 1st, 1981Documentary, MusicThe Decline of Western Civilization Collection PosterPart of The Decline of Western Civilization Collection
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.
StarringEugene TatuAlice BagClaude Bessy
DirectorPenelope Spheeris
WriterPenelope Spheeris

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 1st, 1981 - Buy Tickets
Movie Budget:$100,000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Jeff Prettyman, Gordon Brown
Production Companies:Spheeris Films Inc.
Movie Tags:
woman directorinterviewlos angeles, californiapunk rocklive musicpunk bandsubcultureself-destructionnihilismunderground music

The Decline of Western Civilization Collection

A trilogy by Spheeris depicting life in Los Angeles at various points.