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American Hardcore

"The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986"

September 22, 2006 1h 40m 6.8/10 (57 votes)

Originally released in 2006. American Hardcore is a documentary/music film. directed by Paul Rachman.

Starring Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, and Lucky Lehrer

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (57 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Envision Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Hardcore about?

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 an...

Who directed American Hardcore?

American Hardcore was directed by Paul Rachman.

How long is American Hardcore?

American Hardcore has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was American Hardcore released?

American Hardcore was released on September 22, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in American Hardcore?

The main cast of American Hardcore includes Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, Lucky Lehrer, Vic Bondi, Joe Keithley.