Prey for Rock & Roll (2003)

Prey For Rock & Roll is the story of Jacki and her all-girl rock and roll band, Clam Dandy, who are trying to make it in the LA club scene of the late 1980s. After ten years of being ... See full summary »

Director:

Alex Steyermark

Writers:

Cheri Lovedog, Robin Shushan

Stars:

Gina Gershon, Drea de Matteo, Lori Petty

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gina Gershon	...	Jacki
Drea de Matteo	...	Tracy
Lori Petty	...	Faith
Shelly Cole	...	Sally
Marc Blucas	...	Animal
Ivan Martin	...	Nick
Eddie Driscoll	...	Chuck
Ashley Eckstein	...	Punk Rock Girl (as Ashley Drane)
Shakara Ledard	...	Jessica
Terri Laird	...	Herself (as Texas Terri)
Sandra Seacat	...	Jacki's Mom
Nancy Pimental	...	Natalie
Greg Rikaart	...	Scott
Francois Harold	...	Johnny
Joannah Portman	...	Sorority Girl #1

Storyline

Prey For Rock & Roll is the story of Jacki and her all-girl rock and roll band, Clam Dandy, who are trying to make it in the LA club scene of the late 1980s. After ten years of being ignored by record producers, Jacki and the band find hope in one producer who promises to see them play and consider them for a contract. Jacki resolves to play this one last gig and then throw in the towel if she does not find success. Personal tragedies, however, threaten to rip the band apart, rocking the foundation of friendship and trust the women have built together. Ultimately, the band must find its strength in the music that is their passion and the thread that holds them together, inspiring them to prevail.

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Plot Keywords:

1980s | rock 'n' roll | punk rock girl | girl band | 1990s | 

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexual content, drug use and brief violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 June 2004 (Italy)

Also Known As:

My Favorite Sin

Company Credits

Production Co:

Prey LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min 104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

To promote this movie, Gina Gershon toured with a backup band. A documentary series was produced about the tour called Rocked with Gina Gershon.

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Goofs

Jacki gives Faith a tattoo. Faith shows the tattoo to Sally and says, "Jacki just did it today." The Tattoo showed no signs of being new at all. No redness, no swelling, no irritation and no Vaseline covering it. It looked as if it had been done months ago.

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Quotes

Jacki: Got to go pee.

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Connections

Referenced in Rocked with Gina Gershon: Episode #1.1 (2004)

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Soundtracks

"Post Nuclear Celebration Party Song"
Written by Cheri Lovedog
Performed by Gina Gershon, Sara Lee, Cheri Lovedog, Samantha Maloney,
Gina Volpe

User Reviews

A vital, visceral flick

I liked this movie a lot, despite a couple of violent scenes. I've been involved with music, and women making music, for a long long time, and this film rings true to everything I've experienced. Gina Gershon and Drea DeMatteo are terrific -- good casting job all around (although Lori Petty comes off more like folksinger Jill Sobule than a punk guitar goddess). Not sure whether Gina sings the songs or if they're dubbed (I suspect the latter), but she's got great rock star moves and is even believable as a tattoo artist. Drea is dead on as a party-hearty rock chick guarding her vulnerable side. And, oh, yeah, they're also kind of hot. There are a lot of DIY-type full-length songs, most of which are enjoyable, if not quite ready for prime time. If you've ever grooved to Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll" -- you'll appreciate this movie.