

The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
2011-08-05 · 92 min · ★ 5.5
In this film, childhood friends come face to face with the demons of rock and roll (lust, drugs, and passion) on a cross-country road trip that compels them to face their past, present, and future. Rocker Spyder, whose debut album was a huge hit saw his follow-on album bomb, causing him to retreat to his small hometown and give up. Seven years later, 27-year-old Spyder reconnects with his long-lost best friend and writer of his debut album Eric, son of a late great punk rock guitar legend, who has long settled into the sedate life of a suburban middle school music teacher. The reunion forces the two to recall their youthful ambitions and re-examine the choices they've made.
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Production details
- Directors
- Scott D. Rosenbaum
- Production companies
- Red Hawk Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,000,000
Top Cast
Kevin ZegersSpyder
Jason RitterEric Genson
Taryn ManningRose Atropos
Lukas HaasClifton Hangar
Aimee TeegardenAnnie Genson
Billy MorrisonFashion Jones
Lauren HollyLiza Genson
James RansoneChip Genson
Peter FondaAugust West
Billy Dee WilliamsAce Millstone
Ruby DeeMiss Candy
Kelly LynchMaggie
Debra MayerHeidi (uncredited)
Michael JeremiahHawks Lead Singer
Ron 'Bumblefoot' ThalHawks Guitarist
Alan GaryHawks DrummerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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