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CBGB

CBGB

50,000 bands and 1 disgusting bathroom.

20136.31h 41m

Overview

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.

Directed by Randall Miller
Written by Randall Miller, Jody Savin
Produced by Brad Rosenberger, Randall Miller, Jody Savin
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $40K

Top Cast

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Hilly Kristal

Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint

Cheetah Chrome

Malin Åkerman

Malin Åkerman

Debbie Harry

Johnny Galecki

Johnny Galecki

Terry Ork

Stana Katic

Stana Katic

Genya Ravan

Ashley Greene

Ashley Greene

Lisa Kristal

Justin Bartha

Justin Bartha

Stiv Bators

Ryan Hurst

Ryan Hurst

Mad Mountain

Kyle Gallner

Kyle Gallner

Lou Reed

Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins

Iggy Pop

Themes & Keywords

new york citynight lifepunk rocktalking headblondiepatti smith

About CBGB

CBGB is a drama, music film released in 2013 exploring themes of new york city, night life, punk rock, talking head, blondie, patti smith. Directed by Randall Miller, it stars Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, Malin Åkerman. 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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