The Runaways (film)
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German title | The Runaways |
Original title | The Runaways |
Country of production | United States |
original language | English |
Publishing year | 2010 |
length | approx. 106 minutes |
Age rating | FSK 12 |
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Director | Floria Sigismondi |
script | Floria Sigismondi |
production | Art Linson , John Linson , Bill Pohlad |
music | Lillian Berlin |
camera | Benoît Debie |
cut | Richard Chew |
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The Runaways is a biographical film about the band of the same name from the 1970s, released in 2010 . Directed by Floria Sigismondi , who also wrote the script.
The film is based in part on lead singer Cherie Currie's 1989 autobiography Neon Angel: The Story Cherie Currie , which details her broken childhood, her rise to fame and her subsequent struggle and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
The film opened in theaters on April 9, 2010 in the United States. In Germany , the film was not shown in cinemas, but was released directly on DVD, which has been in stores since October 22, 2010.
action
The film shows the lives of two friends, Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, as they went from rebellious street kids in Los Angeles to stars of the legendary rock group The Runaways.
background
Some well-known personalities from radio and television are portrayed in the film:
- Joan Jett , co-founder and guitarist of the band.
- Cherie Currie , the band's lead singer.
- Lita Ford , the band's lead guitarist.
- Sandy West , co-founder and drummer for the band.
- Robin, the band's fictional bassist, portrays Jackie Fox.
- Marie Currie, twin sister of Cherie Currie (contrary to reality in the film as fraternal twins).
- Tammy, a groupie.
- Rodney Bingenheimer, a radio DJ.
- Kim Fowley , the band manager and producer.
- Marie Harmon, a singer.
Kristen Stewart plays Joan Jett
Dakota Fanning plays Cherie Currie
Michael Shannon plays Kim Fowley
Soundtrack
The soundtrack for the film was released in the USA and Germany on March 23, 2010.
This includes the following titles:
- Roxy Roller - Nick Gilder
- The Wild One - Suzi Quatro
- It's a Man's Man's Man's World - MC5
- Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
- Cherry Bomb - Dakota Fanning & Kristen Stewart
- Hollywood - The Runaways
- California Paradise - Dakota Fanning
- You Drive Me Wild - The Runaways
- Queens Of Noise - Dakota Fanning & Kristen Stewart
- Dead End Justice - Kristen Stewart & Dakota Fanning
- I Wanna Be Your Dog - The Stooges
- I Wanna Be Where the Boys Are - The Runaways
- Pretty Vacant - Sex Pistols
- Don't Abuse Me - Joan Jett
Awards
- Best Kiss nomination for Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning
criticism
“From 1975 to 1977 the Runaways mixed up the rock scene in Los Angeles - four underage girls who had a sustained hit with 'Cherry Bomb'. Based on the autobiography of singer Cherie Currie, 'Neon Angel', video clip specialist Floria Sigismondi made a music film that does not always take the facts exactly exactly, escalating conflicts between Currie and guitarist Joan Jett (great played by Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart) and yet precisely meets the charged atmosphere of the days shortly before punk. "
Individual evidence
Web links
- The Runaways in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- The Runaways at Rotten Tomatoes (English)