The Decline of Western Civilization 1981
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What is The Decline of Western Civilization?
Topic: Film "The Decline of Western Civilization" (1981). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 1, 1981
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Spheeris Films Inc.
- Budget
- $100,000
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Updated
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Topic: Film "The Decline of Western Civilization" (1981).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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[1] Title: The Decline of Western Civilization (1981). Release date: 07/01/1981 (US). Genre: Documentary and Music. Runtime: 1h 40m.
[2] American documentary filmed through 1979 and 1980. Subject: Los Angeles punk rock scene. Director: Penelope Spheeris.
[3] Focus: Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980. Featuring: Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.
[4] Rotten Tomatoes: 100% Tomatometer, 84% Popcornmeter. (Note: The URL says 1988, but the title says 1981. I will stick to the 1981 context provided in the text).
[5] Director: Penelope Spheeris. Featuring: Eugene Tatu, Alice Bag Band, Black Flag
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“A gripping exploration of documentary and music that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Decline of Western Civilization worth watching?
The Decline of Western Civilization holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 119 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Music for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Decline of Western Civilization and when was it released?
The Decline of Western Civilization is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Decline of Western Civilization?
The Decline of Western Civilization was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
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