American Hardcore(2006)
The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986
American Hardcore Synopsis
Inspired by Steven Blush's book "American Hardcore: A tribal history" Paul Rachman's feature documentary debut is a chronicle of the underground hardcore punk years from 1979 to 1986. Interviews and rare live footage from artists such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, SS Decontrol and the Dead Kennedys.
American Hardcore (2006) is a documentary and music film directed by Paul Rachman, released on September 22, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, Lucky Lehrer and Vic Bondi. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Rachman
- Writers:
- Steven Blush, Steven Blush, Steven Blush
- Producers:
- Steven Blush, Paul Rachman
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Rachman
- Production:
- Envision Films
- Status:
- Released
American Hardcore (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for American Hardcore before you stream it.
American Hardcore Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Rollins
as Self
Ian MacKaye
as Self
- Lucky Lehrer
Lucky Lehrer
as Self
- Vic Bondi
Vic Bondi
as Self
Joe Keithley
as Self
Moby
as Self
Springa
as Self
Keith Morris
as Self
- Hank Williams III
Hank Williams III
as Self
Phil Anselmo
as Self
Paul 'H.R.' Hudson
as Self
- Mike Patton
Mike Patton
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Paul Rachman, written by Steven Blush, Steven Blush and Steven Blush, produced by Steven Blush and Paul Rachman.
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American Hardcore Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 63 ratings.
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American Hardcore – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Hardcore online?
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American Hardcore (2006) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Hardcore?
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The main cast of American Hardcore (2006) includes Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, Lucky Lehrer, Vic Bondi and Joe Keithley. The film was directed by Paul Rachman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Hardcore released?
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American Hardcore was released on September 22, 2006 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is American Hardcore worth watching?
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American Hardcore (2006) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Hardcore?
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