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The Decline of Western Civilization

NR19811h 40mPenelope Spheeris
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 93

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"See it in a theater.... where you can't get hurt."

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.

DocumentaryMusic
Rock 'n' RollNihilismSelf-destructionInterviewPunk RockLos Angeles, CaliforniaSubculturePunk BandWoman DirectorTeen Rebel

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What is The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in The Decline of Western Civilization?

The Decline of Western Civilization stars Eugene Tatu (Self), Alice Bag (Self), Claude Bessy (Self), Dinah Cancer (Self), Exene Cervenka (Self). The film was directed by Penelope Spheeris.

How long is The Decline of Western Civilization?

The Decline of Western Civilization has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated NR.

Is The Decline of Western Civilization worth watching?

The Decline of Western Civilization holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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