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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Name: The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Genre: documentary, music
Duration: 93 min

1988 · 93 min

Documentary · Music

IMDb4,963 votes7.2 / 10 Rotten Tomatoes Audience181 votes76%Rotten Tomatoes Critics17 reviews76%Metacritic8 reviews58 / 100

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Synopsis

A fast-paced look at the heavy metal scene in late-1980s Los Angeles with fascinating portraits of struggling musicians, fans and starstruck groupies.

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Released: 1988
Runtime: 93 minutes
Genres: documentary, music

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Audio: eng · Subtitles: eng

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Cast & crew

Cast

Dave Mustaine
Ozzy Osbourne
Chris Holmes
Lemmy Kilmister
Paul Stanley
Gene Simmons
Steven Tyler

Director

Penelope Spheeris

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