The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell(2025)
The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell Synopsis
Bill Bartell was a multifaceted individual who traversed the punk rock scene, law enforcement, rodeo riding, and country music. Known for his unique contribution to punk rock through his label Gasatanka Records and band White Flag, Bartell's life defies conventional boundaries, blending hyper-masculinity with subcultural rebellion. His story, filled with mysterious and seemingly contradictory roles, offers a compelling narrative about identity, transformation, and the unexpected paths life can take.
The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (2025) is a documentary and music film directed by David Markey, released on February 20, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Allison Anders, Kurt Bloch, Don Bolles and Dez Cadena.
- Director:
- David Markey
- Status:
- Released
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The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Allison Anders
as Self
- Kurt Bloch
Kurt Bloch
as Self
Don Bolles
as Self
Dez Cadena
as Self
Kurt Cobain
as Self (archive footage)
Dale Crover
as Self
Fat Mike
as Self
- Buzz Osborne
Buzz Osborne
as Self
Bill Bartell
as Pat Fear (archive footage)
- Jeff McDonald
Jeff McDonald
as Self
Steven Shane McDonald
as Self
Jennifer Schwartz
as Self
Key crew
Directed by David Markey.
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The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell online?
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The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (2025) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Dekkoo and Dekkoo Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell?
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The main cast of The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (2025) includes Allison Anders, Kurt Bloch, Don Bolles, Dez Cadena and Kurt Cobain. The film was directed by David Markey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell released?
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The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell was released on February 20, 2025 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is there a trailer for The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell?
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