Gimme Danger (2016)

An in-depth look at the legendary punk band, The Stooges.

Director:

Jim Jarmusch

Writer:

Jim Jarmusch

Stars:

Iggy Pop, Jim Jarmusch, Bob Waller

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Iggy Pop	...	Self (as Jim Osterberg)
Jim Jarmusch	...	Self (voice)
Bob Waller	...	Self (archive footage)
The Stooges	...	Themselves (archive footage)
James Williamson	...	Self
Steve Mackay	...	Self
Scott Asheton	...	Self
Kathy Asheton	...	Self
Ron Asheton	...	Self (archive footage)
Harry Partch	...	Self (archive footage)
MC5	...	Themselves (archive footage)
John Sinclair	...	Self (archive footage)
Danny Fields	...	Self
Nico	...	Self (archive footage)
Mike Watt	...	Self

Storyline

An in-depth look at the legendary punk band, The Stooges.

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Plot Keywords:

punk rock | animated scene | rock band | band | scene during closing credits | 

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Taglines:

The story of The Stooges

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Certificate:

M

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Stooges is one of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdains favorite bands.

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Connections

Features The Long, Long Trailer (1954)

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Soundtracks

I'm A Man
Written by Bo Diddley
Performed by The Prime Movers Blues Band
Courtesy of Michael Erlewine of The Prime Movers

User Reviews

Pretty close to perfection.

Jarmush's passion to making films is insatiable and unmistakable. Gimme Danger opens with Iggy Pop sitting in a chair , interview style in a trailer home. Almost immediately you get sucked in the story , and you just watch what unfolds. Basically Iggy narrates the story , while various related archive footage is shown on screen. The greatness of this music documentary is that it isn't stiff. Jarmush is playful in his selection of footage, and many scenes are pure comedy. There's oldie movies from the 30's and 40's shown , there's hilarious animation , and of course archive footage from the Stooges and other musicians related to the story.

I found Gimme Danger very entertaining and a successful music documentary , since you do learn about the band through this , you get a sense of their style as individuals and how they worked. I have to mention that Iggy Pop's speaking is very down to earth, very humble and true and to be honest I didn't expect such an abusive person to still have his mind on his shoulders. I was wrong though and that was also a pleasant surprise.

It won't disappoint either fans or non fans who just feel like watching this.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 August 2016 (Norway)

Also Known As:

Gimme Danger. La historia de The Stooges

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$44,725, 30 October 2016

Gross USA:

$440,627

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$950,040

Company Credits

Production Co:

Low Mind Films, New Element Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Color:

Color Black and White