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SLC Punk

SLC Punk

God bless America... they're going to need it.

19987.11h 37m

Overview

Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.

Directed by James Merendino
Written by James Merendino
Produced by Sam Maydew, Peter Ward
Box OfficeBudget: $600KRevenue: $299K

Top Cast

Matthew Lillard

Matthew Lillard

Stevo

Michael A. Goorjian

Michael A. Goorjian

Bob

Annabeth Gish

Annabeth Gish

Trish

Jennifer Lien

Jennifer Lien

Sandy

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Dad

Devon Sawa

Devon Sawa

Sean

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

Mike

Adam Pascal

Adam Pascal

Eddie

Til Schweiger

Til Schweiger

Mark

James Duval

James Duval

John the Mod

Themes & Keywords

male friendshippunk rockbreaking the fourth wallrednecksalt lake city, utahhospital

About SLC Punk

SLC Punk is a comedy, drama, crime, music film released in 1998 exploring themes of male friendship, punk rock, breaking the fourth wall, redneck, salt lake city, utah, hospital. Directed by James Merendino, it stars Matthew Lillard, Michael A. Goorjian, Annabeth Gish. Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.

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