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Suburbia

  • 19831983
  • RR
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Suburbia (1983)
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When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society.When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society.When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
5.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,752
962
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    • Director
      • Penelope Spheeris
    • Writer
      • Penelope Spheeris
    • Stars
      • Chris Pedersen
      • Bill Coyne
      • Jennifer Clay
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Penelope Spheeris
    • Writer
      • Penelope Spheeris
    • Stars
      • Chris Pedersen
      • Bill Coyne
      • Jennifer Clay
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 63User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos1

    Trailer [EN]
    Trailer 1:52
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    Photos106

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    Andrew Pece in Suburbia (1983)
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    Timothy O'Brien in Suburbia (1983)
    Casey Royer in Suburbia (1983)
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    Flea in Suburbia (1983)
    Gina Carrera and Timothy O'Brien in Suburbia (1983)

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    Chris Pedersen
    Chris Pedersen
    • Jack Diddley
    Bill Coyne
    • Evan Johnson
    Jennifer Clay
    Jennifer Clay
    • Sheila
    Timothy O'Brien
    • Skinner
    • (as Timothy Eric O'Brien)
    Wade Walston
    • Joe Schmo
    Flea
    Flea
    • Razzle
    • (as Mike B. The Flea)
    Maggie Ehrig
    • Mattie
    Grant Miner
    • Keef
    Christina Beck
    Christina Beck
    • T'resa
    Andrew Pece
    Andrew Pece
    • Ethan Johnson
    Donald V. Allen
    Donald V. Allen
    • Officer William Rennard
    • (as Don Allen)
    Robert Peyton
    • Jim Tripplett
    Jeff Prettyman
    • Bob Skokes
    Dorlinda Griffin
    • Mother In Car
    Robert Griffin
    • Baby
    Donna Lamana
    • Tina Johnson
    Anna Spheeris
    • Anna
    • (as Anna Schoeller)
    André Boutilier
    • Peg Leg
    • Director
      • Penelope Spheeris
    • Writer
      • Penelope Spheeris
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Penelope Spheeris cast real punk rockers instead of seasoned actors in the interest of realism.
    • Goofs
      When all the punk kids are driving in Jack's car, Jack calls the character Razzle (Flea) Flea.
    • Quotes

      Jack Diddley: Where's that house, Flea?

      Razzle: Over there... Hey, my name's Razzle, man.

    • Connections
      Featured in Film House Fever (1986)
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    User reviews63

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A very good film
    Suburbia is one of my favourite films. Its cheap in places with tacky sounds, however that only adds to its charm. The characters have appeal and the situations seem real. There is nothing pretentious about it, the protagonists are not made out to be either good or evil, just drifting teenagers who don't think through what they do. The director draws us along with some sympathy for the TR even when they are up to no good, as its clear that deep down they don't actually mean any harm to anyone. A lot of people have rated this film with 10's, I can't see that (and gave it a 7) as it is still basically a cheap B movie. But definitely a good one.
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    • orlanthrex
    • Aug 10, 2004

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    • Release date
      • October 12, 1984 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Roger Corman: The Official DVD Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Wild Side
    • Filming locations
      • 145 E Palm Ave, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Suburbia Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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