The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

Directed by Penelope Spheeris

“See it in a theater.... where you can't get hurt.”

Documentary, Music · 1h 40m

The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Penelope Spheeris
Writer
Penelope Spheeris
Director of Photography
Steve Conant
Editor
Charlie Mullins, Peter Wiehl
Producer
Penelope Spheeris

Details

Release date
1981-07-01
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Spheeris Films Inc.
Budget
$100,000