The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
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- R
- 1h 33min
- Documentary, Music
- 24 Aug 1989 (Australia)
- Movie
Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.
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| Steven Tyler | ... |
Self - Aerosmith Vocalist
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| Joe Perry | ... |
Self - Aerosmith Guitar
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| Alice Cooper | ... |
Self
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| Gene Simmons | ... |
Self - Kiss Bassist
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| Paul Stanley | ... |
Self - Kiss Vocalist
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| Lemmy | ... |
Self - Motorhead Vocalist
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| Ozzy Osbourne | ... |
Self
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Bobby Dall | ... |
Self - Poison Bassist
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| C.C. DeVille | ... |
Self - Poison Guitarist
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| Bret Michaels | ... |
Self - Poison Vocalist
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| Rikki Rockett | ... |
Self - Poison Drummer
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| Faster Pussycat | ... |
Themselves
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Lizzy Borden | ... |
Themselves
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London | ... |
Themselves
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| Teri Weigel | ... |
Self
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Odin | ... |
Themselves
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Seduce | ... |
Themselves
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| Megadeth | ... |
Themselves
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Darlyne Pettinicchio | ... |
Probation Officer
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Tawn Mastrey | ... |
Self - DJ KNAC
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Nadir D'Priest | ... |
Self - London Vocalist
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| Lizzie Grey | ... |
Self - London Guitarist
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| Dave Mustaine | ... |
Self - Megadeth Guitarist / Vocalist
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Desi Benjamin | ... |
18 Yr. Old Concert Promoter
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Bill Gazzarri | ... |
Self - 'The Godfather of Rock and Roll'
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| Chris Holmes | ... |
Self - W.A.S.P. Guitarist
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| Riki Rachtman | ... |
Self - Co-Owner Cathouse
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| Taime Downe | ... |
Self - Co-Owner Cathouse / Faster Pussycat Vocalist
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Cindy D. Birmisa | ... |
Self - Miss Gazzarri Dancer (1987)
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Lizzy Borden | ... |
Self - Lizzy Borden Vocalist
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Gene Allen | ... |
Self - Lizzy Borden Guitarist
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Mychal Davis | ... |
Self - Lizzy Borden Bassist
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J. Holmes | ... |
Self - Lizzy Borden Guitarist
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Joey Scott Harges | ... |
Self - Lizzy Borden Drummer
(as Joey Scott)
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Mark Michals | ... |
Self - Faster Pussycat Drummer
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| Brent Muscat | ... |
Self - Faster Pussycat Guitarist
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| Eric Stacy | ... |
Self - Faster Pussycat Bassist
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Greg Steele | ... |
Self - Faster Pussycat Guitarist
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Randy O | ... |
Self - Odin Vocalist
(as Randy 'O')
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Jeff Duncan | ... |
Self - Odin Guitarist
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Shawn Duncan | ... |
Self - Odin Drummer
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Aaron Samson | ... |
Self - Odin Bassist
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Frankie Jones | ... |
Self - London Guitarist
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Brian West | ... |
Self - London Bassist
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Derek Shea | ... |
Self - London Drummer
(as Shea Darek)
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| David Ellefson | ... |
Self - Megadeth Bassist
(as Dave Ellefson)
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Jeff Young | ... |
Self - Megadeth Guitarist
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Chuck Behler | ... |
Self - Megadeth Drummer
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Lisa Altamirano |
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Cathy Amanti |
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Tammy Aseltine |
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| Lisa Michelle Axelrod | ... |
Interviewee / Dancer
(as Lisa Axelrod)
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Debra K. Beatty |
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Lisa Billings |
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Sondye Blakley-Powell |
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Michele Bronson |
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Monica Calderon |
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Michelle Castro |
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Sylvia Cei |
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Tomi Child |
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Lisa Chesney |
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Sandra Crawford |
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Gina Cummings |
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Casey Dobbs |
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Erika Escalera |
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Valerie Flavin |
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Yvette Flores |
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Kerry Fox |
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Kim Kelly Fox |
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Rik Fox |
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Vylette Francis |
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Mike Franzblau |
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Matthew Freeman |
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Monique Frigard |
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Janet Gardner | ... |
Self - Vixen Vocalist
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Therese Gelinas |
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Denise George |
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Brett Gordon |
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Sandra B. Holmes |
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Lani Huihui |
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| Matthew James |
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Tommy Jon |
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Beth K. |
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Danny Kahn |
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| Roxanne Kernohan | ... |
Self
(as Roxane Kernohan)
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Meredith Kiser |
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Jan Kuehnemund | ... |
Self - Vixen Guitarist
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| Mary LaRoche | ... |
(as Mary Jo LaRoche)
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Michael Lean |
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Suzette Marechal |
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Wendy Martini | ... |
(as Wendy M. Martini)
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Benjamin Mizrahi |
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Kristi Nelson |
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Terry O'Leary | ... |
Self
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Carl Ochoa |
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Heather Ogg |
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Share Pedersen | ... |
Self - Vixen Bassist
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Roxy Petrucci | ... |
Self - Vixen Drummer
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Stevie Rachelle | ... |
Self
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Kristine Raney | ... |
(as Kristy Raney)
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Kimberly Ray |
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Chris Resch |
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David Resch |
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Eric Resch |
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Rhoades |
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Heidi Richman |
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Tony Riedell |
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Tammy Roskowich |
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Morgan Sandberg |
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Jamie L. Schusterick |
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Shay J. Smith |
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Fetish Sorina |
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Simon Steele |
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Shasta Tyalor |
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Mychal Thomas |
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Jenn Thompson | ... |
(as Jenna Thompson)
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Bobbie Tolusa |
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Candice A. Udd |
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Stephanie Vacari |
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Celeste Valles |
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Talon Van Tigrin |
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Tommy Wales |
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AnnMari Weier |
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| David White |
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Julie Wilson | ... |
Self
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Holly Wynn |
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Joey Zaye |
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Melissa Zepeda |
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Mark Andrews | ... |
Self - Seduce Vocalist / Basist (uncredited)
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David Black | ... |
Self - Seduce Guitarist (uncredited)
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Bethany Jane Bohatila | ... |
Hot Blonde at Cat House (uncredited)
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Chuck Burns | ... |
Self - Seduce Drummer (uncredited)
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Sandy Holmes | ... |
Self - Chris Holmes' Mother (uncredited)
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Derek Damian Trujillo | ... |
Fan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Penelope Spheeris | ||
Produced by
| Paul Colichman | ... | executive producer |
| Miles A. Copeland III | ... | executive producer (as Miles Copeland III) |
| Jonathan Dayton | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Valerie Faris | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Guy J. Louthan | ... | associate producer (as Guy Louthan) |
| Daniel Raskov | ... | executive in charge of production |
Cinematography by
| Jeff Zimmerman | ... | (as Geoff Zimmerman) |
Editing by
| Earl Ghaffari | ||
Editorial Department
| Gordon Antell | ... | second assistant film editor |
Production Management
| Eric Liekefet | ... | unit production manager |
Sound Department
| Ara Ashjian | ... | sound recordist |
| Gregory Cheever | ... | sound recordist |
| Jeffrey J. Haboush | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mark Hanes | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Greg Allen | ... | still photographer |
| Anthony Huljev | ... | best boy (as Anthony John-Huljev) |
| Julio Macat | ... | additional camera operator |
| Chris Magee | ... | assistant camera |
| Patrick Melly | ... | gaffer |
| Luc G. Nicknair | ... | first assistant camera: Megadeath interviews |
| Martin Pitts | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| Tim Devine | ... | soundtrack music executive producer |
| Ken Mary | ... | musician |
| Simon Steele | ... | composer: additional music |
Additional Crew
| Skot Bright | ... | production assistant (as Richard Skot-Bright) |
| Michael Haddad | ... | craft service |
| Francis Mahoney | ... | production assistant |
| Todd Muscat | ... | production assistant |
| Patrick Shiffrar | ... | production assistant |
| Anna Spheeris | ... | assistant: producers |
| Lee Waddell | ... | studio muscian: guitar |
Thanks
| Sharon Osbourne | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Alliance (1988) (Canada) (theatrical)
- B's International (2016) (Japan) (theatrical)
- New Line Cinema (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alliance Home Video (1998) (Canada) (VHS)
- Alvorada Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
- King Records (2016) (Japan) (DVD)
- Palace Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Rainbow Video (1989) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Shout! Factory (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Shout! Factory (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- IRS Records (soundtrack available on)
- Ray Mercer & Company (titles and opticals)
Storyline
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| Taglines | It's more than music...it's a way of life. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The footage of London was filmed in director Penelope Spheeris' garage, as the members of London did not have homes at the time the movie was filmed. The hot tub Odin was filmed in belonged to Spheeris as well. Likewise, the footage of Aerosmith and of Ozzy Osbourne were filmed in a producer's house. Chris Holmes' pool scene was also shot at the producer's house. See more » |
| Goofs | Megadeth drummer Chuck Behler's last name is misspelled as "Beehler" in the end credits. This is not corrected on the DVD/Blu-ray release. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into 100 Most Metal Moments (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Under My Wheels See more » |
| Crazy Credits | A clip of Bill Gazzarri appears after the credits, with a dance contest winner nowhere to be found. See more » |
| Quotes |
Alice Cooper:
Rock and roll should corrupt kids enough to think. There's nothing wrong with thinking. See more » |