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Cast
Johnny Thunders | As: Himself (archive footage) | |
Jerry Nolan | As: Himself (archive footage) | |
Sylvain Sylvain | As: Himself | |
Malcolm McLaren | As: Himself | |
Bob Gruen | As: Himself |
Storyline
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.
Tagline: | A documentary on the dangerous life of the New York Dolls and Heartbreakers guitarist |
Certification: | R18+ |
Cast
Johnny Thunders |
Himself (archive footage) |
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Jerry Nolan |
Himself (archive footage) |
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Sylvain Sylvain |
Himself |
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Malcolm McLaren |
Himself |
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Bob Gruen |
Himself |
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Leee Black Childers |
Himself |
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Alan Vega |
Himself |
Directed By
Danny Garcia |
Director |
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Writing Credits
Danny Garcia |
Writer |
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Production Crew
Danny Garcia |
Producer |
Edited By
Costume and Makeup
Sound
Johnny Thunders |
Music |
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Visual Effects
Camera
Lighting
Art Department
Other Crew
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