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The Decline of Western Civilization — The Ratist

The Decline of Western Civilization

The Decline of Western Civilization

The Decline of Western Civilization

See it in a theater.... where you can't get hurt.

19811h 40m

Documentary Music

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The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.

StatusReleased

Release Date1981-07-01

DirectorPenelope Spheeris

ScreenplayPenelope Spheeris

Budget$100,000

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