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What We Do Is Secret (2007)

R  92 min  -  Biography | Drama | Music   -  8 August 2008 (USA)
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A biopic of punk legend Darby Crash and his band, the Germs.

Director:

Rodger Grossman

Writers:

Rodger Grossman (co-story writer), Rodger Grossman (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Shane West ...
Bijou Phillips ...
Rick Gonzalez ...
Pat Smear
Noah Segan ...
Don Bolles
Ashton Holmes ...
Rob Henley
Tina Majorino ...
Michelle
Lauren German ...
Belinda
Keir O'Donnell ...
Chris Ashford
Sebastian Roché ...
Claude Kickboy Bessy
Azura Skye ...
Casey Cola
Katharine Leonard ...
Jena
Rachael Santhon Rachael Santhon ...
Malissa
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Noah Abrams ...
Audience Member #1
Daniel Alvarado Daniel Alvarado ...
Bar Patron
David Alvarado David Alvarado ...
Bar Patron
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Storyline

A biopic of punk legend Darby Crash and his band, the Germs.

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Plot Keywords:

Punk | Suicide | 1970s | Punk Rocker | Punk Rock  | See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug use, language and brief sexuality See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,888 (USA) (10 August 2008) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$58,001 (USA) (12 October 2008)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

During a majority of the scenes that take place in 1977, Lorna Doom is seen with a raven style haircut, however, photographic evidence confirms that she still had a poodle haircut during this period. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: After being kicked out of the Orpium for messing up stage equipment, The Germs introduce themselves as Darby Crash and Pat Smear even though at the time The Germs hadn't come up with their stage names yet. See more »

Quotes

Darby Crash: I love those who do not know how to live, except in perishing, for they are those that go beyond. I love the great despiser's, because they are the great adorers. They are arrows longing for the other shore. I love those who do not seek beyond the stars for a reason to parish and be sacrifice; but who sacrifice themselves to earth in order that earth may some day become...
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Soundtracks

"Rock N' Roll Suicide"
Written and Performed by David Bowie See more »