American Hardcore

"The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986"

2006 1h 40m EN

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6.9

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7.3

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★6.9TMDB · 63🍅72%Rotten Tomatoes●69Metacritic★7.3IMDB · 3,643

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Synopsis

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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.

“The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986”

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Cast

Henry Rollins
Self
Ian MacKaye
Self
Lucky Lehrer
Self
Vic Bondi
Self
Joe Keithley
Self
Moby
Self
Springa
Self
Keith Morris
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Rachman
Writers: Steven Blush, Steven Blush
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Rachman, shot by Paul Rachman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Rachman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye and Lucky Lehrer carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0419434 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 63 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Paul Rachman directs. Paul Rachman behind the camera. Paul Rachman cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 20 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Paul Rachman, shot by Paul Rachman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Paul Rachman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye and Lucky Lehrer carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986".
7IMDB entry: tt0419434 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 63 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 24 themes, including "musician", "interview", "punk rock", "mohawk".