CBGB
2013 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
CBGB follows the story of Hilly Kristal's New York club from its conceit as a venue for Country, Bluegrass and Blues (CBGB) to what it ultimately became: the birthplace of underground rock 'n roll and punk. When Kristal had difficulty booking country bands in his club on the Bowery he opened his doors to other kinds of rock music. Kristal had one demand of the acts he booked; they could only play original music. No top 40's, no covers. It was the credo he lived by, support the artist at whatever the cost. Hilly Kristal ironically became known as the godfather of punk giving a chance to such bands as Blondie, Television, Ramones, Talking Heads, Dead Boys and The Police.
Direction Randall Miller
Cast Malin Akerman · Ryan Hurst · Stana Katic · Johnny Galecki · Ashley Greene · Alan Rickman · Rupert Grint · Ahna O'Reilly · Kyle Gallner · Justin Bartha · Bradley Whitford · Donal Logue · Freddy Rodriguez · Joel David Moore · Mickey Sumner · Josh Zuckerman · Michael Massee · Estelle Harris · Taylor Hawkins · Julian Acosta · Peter Vack · Tom Nowicki · Steven Schub
Soundtrack Varios
Screenplay Jody Savin · Randall Miller
Cinematography Mike Ozier
Original title CBGB
6.0
429 votes (FilmAffinity)
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