Looking for Johnny
"A documentary on the dangerous life of the New York Dolls and Heartbreakers guitarist"
Originally released in 2014. Looking for Johnny is a documentary film. directed by Danny Garcia.
Starring Johnny Thunders, Jerry Nolan, and Sylvain Sylvain
Synopsis
Johnny Thunders was the legendary hard-living rock'n'roll guitarist who inspired glam-metal, punk and the music scene in general. 'Looking For Johnny' is a 90-minute film that documents Thunders' career from his beginnings to his tragic death in 1991. The film examines Johnny Thunders' career from the early 70's as a founding member of the influential New York Dolls; the birth of the punk scene with The Heartbreakers in New York City and London; Gang War and The Oddballs. It also explores Johnny's unique musical style, his personal battle with drugs and theories on his death in a New Orleans hotel in 1991 at age 38. The film includes forty songs with historic film of Johnny, including unseen New York Dolls and Heartbreakers footage and photos. Cult filmmakers Bob Gruen, Don Letts, Patrick Grandperret, Rachael Amadeo and others contribute classic archive footage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Spain
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Chip Baker Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Looking for Johnny about?
Johnny Thunders was the legendary hard-living rock'n'roll guitarist who inspired glam-metal, punk and the music scene in general. 'Looking For Johnny' is a 90-minute film that documents Thunders' c...
Who directed Looking for Johnny?
Looking for Johnny was directed by Danny Garcia.
How long is Looking for Johnny?
Looking for Johnny has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Looking for Johnny released?
Looking for Johnny was released on June 1, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Looking for Johnny?
The main cast of Looking for Johnny includes Johnny Thunders, Jerry Nolan, Sylvain Sylvain, Malcolm McLaren, Bob Gruen.