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CBGB

2013-10-11 · 101 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Music

A look at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 which launched thousands of bands.

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Directors
Randall Miller
Production companies
Rampart Films, Unclaimed Freight Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 40,400

Top Cast

Alan RickmanAlan RickmanHilly Kristal
Rupert GrintRupert GrintCheetah Chrome
Malin AkermanMalin AkermanDebbie Harry
Johnny GaleckiJohnny GaleckiTerry Ork
Stana KaticStana KaticGenya Ravan
Ashley GreeneAshley GreeneLisa Kristal
Justin BarthaJustin BarthaStiv Bators
Ryan HurstRyan HurstMad Mountain
Kyle GallnerKyle GallnerLou Reed
Taylor HawkinsTaylor HawkinsIggy Pop
Josh ZuckermanJosh ZuckermanJohn Holmstrom
Peter VackPeter VackLegs McNeil
Parker GrantParker GrantBaby Hilly
Arthur BridgersArthur BridgersShamal Kristal
Danielle ShawDanielle ShawYoung Bertha
Holly HubbellHolly HubbellSarah Brown
B. Todd JohnstonB. Todd JohnstonBenjamin Brown
Freddy RodríguezFreddy RodríguezIdaho
Tom NowickiTom NowickiPalace Bartender
Estelle HarrisEstelle HarrisBertha Kristal

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