Detroit Rock City (1999)

In 1978, four rebellious teenagers try to scam their way into a KISS concert.

Director:

Adam Rifkin

Writer:

Carl V. Dupré

Stars:

Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Giuseppe Andrews	...	Lex
James DeBello	...	Trip (as James De Bello)
Edward Furlong	...	Hawk
Sam Huntington	...	Jam
Lin Shaye	...	Mrs. Bruce
Melanie Lynskey	...	Beth
Natasha Lyonne	...	Christine
Miles Dougal	...	Elvis
Nick Scotti	...	Kenny
Emmanuelle Chriqui	...	Barbara
David Quane	...	Bobby
Rodger Barton	...	Mr. Bumsteen
Kathryn Haggis	...	Mrs. Bumsteen
David Gardner	...	Priest
Shannon Tweed	...	Amanda Finch

Storyline

Four members of a high school band called Mystery do everything they can to attend a KISS concert in Detroit. In order to make it to the show they must steal, cheat, strip, deal with an anti-rock mom and generally do whatever it takes to see the band that has inspired them to be musicians.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to the incredible hulk | kiss | band | concert | teenager | 

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Taglines:

Kiss The Rules Goodbye.

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, drug use and sex-related content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 August 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Kiss Movie

Filming Locations:

Billy Sue's Rebel Garage, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,005,512, 15 August 1999, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$4,217,115

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Takoma Entertainment Group, Base 12 Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

KISS re-enacted a 1970s-era concert with over 3,000 fans for the movie.

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Goofs

When Mrs. Bruce drives Jam into St. Bernards, she goes through the gates. However, when she exits, her car is parked outside the gates.

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Quotes

Hawk: [after throwing up, getting ready to dance] Maestro!

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Crazy Credits

The New Line Cinema fanfare is played on electric guitar instead of the usual orchestral version.

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Alternate Versions

The DVD edition of the film retains more footage not seen in theaters. These scenes are:

• A longer scene in the car when Lin Shaye and Sam Huntington are driving to St. Bernards Academy.
• Longer scene on the highway which Natasha Lyonne and her clan is introduced. It runs about 3-5 minutes longer.
• A longer scene of the opening to which the four boys are singing "Rock N Roll All Nite"
• Longer confessional scene with Melanie Lynski and Sam Huntington.
• Longer scene with "Elvis", the custodian.
• Longer scene with Shannon Tweed and Edward Furlong.
• At least four alternate takes of the final concert scene.

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Connections

References Clerks (1994)

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Soundtracks

Conjunction Junction
Written by Bob Dorough
Performed by Bob Dorough
Courtesy of American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.

User Reviews

One word:Rockin

I liked detroit rock city for one reason and one reason only. I am a metal fan and this movie brought to the big screen the adrenalin fueled craziness that is Kiss and hard rock music in general. Anybody looking for "depth" in this, has the wrong movie. I like all types of movies and sometimes I like my movies deep. But not all the time. Sometimes I want to smile. Sometimes I want to be entertained. This movie does that and it does that well.

I think the bottom line is, if you are a Kiss fan or fan of hard rock in general you will love this. If you are not such a fan, but still open to movies where the sole purpose is to entertain you may like it. But if you hate Kiss or have no interest in their type of music in general your more likely to have no particular interest in this. Me, I thought it was great! Kiss forever! Rock and Roll all night!