Overview
The cream of the New York new wave/punk crop, filmed live at CBGB when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the Heartbreakers, the Shirts, Wayne County, the Marbles, the Dolls, Miamis, Harry Toledo, and the Tuff Darts (w/Robert Gordon).
Fun facts
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Filming locations
Filmed in New York City
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Music
Music by Patti Smith Group
Details
Cast
David ByrneSelf
Jayne CountySelf- Jay Dee DaughertySelf
Chris FrantzSelf
Debbie HarrySelf
Richard HellSelf- Lenny KayeSelf
Ivan KrálSelf (uncredited)
Dee Dee RamoneSelf
Joey RamoneSelf
Johnny RamoneSelf- Tommy RamoneSelf
Patti SmithSelf
Chris SteinSelf
Johnny ThundersSelf (uncredited)
Tom VerlaineSelf
Tina WeymouthSelf
John CaleSelf- Robert GordonSelf
- Hilly KristalSelf
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