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Punking Out
Punking Out
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Punking Out

1978
25m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1978

Runtime

25m

Storyline

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
25m
Sep 26, 1978
Languages
English
Director
Maggi Carson
Juliusz Kossakowski
Frederic Shore
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Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Stiv Bators

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Cheetah Chrome

Cheetah Chrome

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Richard Hell

Richard Hell

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Hilly Kristal

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Lydia Lunch

Lydia Lunch

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Dee Dee Ramone

Dee Dee Ramone

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Joey Ramone

Joey Ramone

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Johnny Ramone

Johnny Ramone

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Helen Wheels

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