1991: The Year Punk Broke(1992)
1991: The Year Punk Broke Synopsis
David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live performances by Dinosaur Jr, Babes in Toyland, The Ramones and Gumball.
1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992) is a documentary and music film directed by David Markey, released on November 19, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Mark Arm, Lori Barbero, Kat Bjelland and Nic Close. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- David Markey
- Cinematographer:
- David Markey
- Production:
- Sonic Life, We Got Power, We Got Power Films, Geffen Records
- Status:
- Released
1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992) Trailer
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1991: The Year Punk Broke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Arm
as Self
- Lori Barbero
Lori Barbero
as Self
- Kat Bjelland
Kat Bjelland
as Self
- Nic Close
Nic Close
as Self
Kurt Cobain
as Self
- Don Fleming
Don Fleming
as Self
Kim Gordon
as Self
Dave Grohl
as Self
- Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson
as Self
- Dave Kendall
Dave Kendall
as Self
- Michelle Leon
Michelle Leon
as Self
Courtney Love
as Self
Key crew
Directed by David Markey.
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1991: The Year Punk Broke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 38 ratings.
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1991: The Year Punk Broke – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 1991: The Year Punk Broke online?
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1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 1991: The Year Punk Broke?
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The main cast of 1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992) includes Mark Arm, Lori Barbero, Kat Bjelland, Nic Close 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 1991: The Year Punk Broke released?
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1991: The Year Punk Broke was released on November 19, 1992 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is 1991: The Year Punk Broke worth watching?
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1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 38 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.
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