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CBGB

  • 2013
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
12K
YOUR RATING
Alan Rickman in CBGB (2013)
A look at the New York City punk-rock scene and the venerable nightclub, CBGB, run by the incomparable Hilly Kristal.
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A look at the New York City punk-rock scene and the venerable nightclub, CBGB.A look at the New York City punk-rock scene and the venerable nightclub, CBGB.A look at the New York City punk-rock scene and the venerable nightclub, CBGB.

  • Director
    • Randall Miller
  • Writers
    • Jody Savin
    • Randall Miller
  • Stars
    • Alan Rickman
    • Malin Akerman
    • Justin Bartha
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Randall Miller
    • Writers
      • Jody Savin
      • Randall Miller
    • Stars
      • Alan Rickman
      • Malin Akerman
      • Justin Bartha
    • 74User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos24

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    Photos179

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    Top Cast60

    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Hilly Kristal
    Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman
    • Debbie Harry
    Justin Bartha
    Justin Bartha
    • Stiv Bators
    Richard de Klerk
    Richard de Klerk
    • Taxi
    Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki
    • Terry Ork
    Kyle Gallner
    Kyle Gallner
    • Lou Reed
    Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene
    • Lisa Kristal
    Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint
    • Cheetah Chrome
    Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris
    • Bertha Kristal
    Taylor Hawkins
    Taylor Hawkins
    • Iggy Pop
    Ryan Hurst
    Ryan Hurst
    • Mad Mountain
    Stana Katic
    Stana Katic
    • Genya Ravan
    Joel David Moore
    Joel David Moore
    • Joey Ramone
    Ahna O'Reilly
    Ahna O'Reilly
    • Mary Harron
    Freddy Rodríguez
    Freddy Rodríguez
    • Idaho
    Mickey Sumner
    Mickey Sumner
    • Patti Smith
    Bradley Whitford
    Bradley Whitford
    • Nicky Gant
    Josh Zuckerman
    Josh Zuckerman
    • John Holmstrom
    • Director
      • Randall Miller
    • Writers
      • Jody Savin
      • Randall Miller
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews74

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'CBGB' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Lou Reed is featured; he died of liver disease sixteen days after the release of this film.
    • Goofs
      Several shots show the corner of Bleecker Street and the Bowery. The street signs have white letters on a green background. In the 1970s, Manhattan street signs had black letters on a yellow background.
    • Quotes
      • Hilly Kristal: [Being introduced to the Ramones] What do you guys have for me?
      • Joey Ramone: We got four songs. "I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You," "I Don't Wanna Be Learned," "I Don't Wanna Be Tamed," and "I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement."
      • Hilly Kristal: Lot of things you don't wanna do.
      • Joey Ramone: Yeah.
      • Hilly Kristal: Anything you wanna do?
      • Joey Ramone: We're workin' on something now.
      • Hilly Kristal: Something positive?
      • Joey Ramone: Yeah. It's - it's called, "I Wanna Sniff Some Glue."
      • Hilly Kristal: Good to have a point of view.
    • Crazy credits
      "This film is dedicated to... Hilly Kristal and all those who worked at and lived at CBGB. MAY THEY ROCK ON FOREVER! No animals were harmed during the making of this film... The cockroach guts were Fig Newtons. And we know that Iggy Pop never played at CBGB... Just deal with it."
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Biopics That Got It Wrong (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Kick Out the Jams
      Written by Michael Davis, Rob Tyner (as Robert Derminer), Wayne Kramer, Fred 'Sonic' Smith (as Frederick Smith), Dennis Thompson (as Dennis Tomich)
      Performed by MC5
      Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group
      By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 11, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Клуб CBGB
    • Filming locations
      • Savannah, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Unclaimed Freight Productions
      • Rampart Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,400
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,909
      • Oct 6, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,400
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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