The Blank Generation(1976)
"PUNKS ON THE RISE"
Synopsis
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).
Directed by Amos Poe, Ivan Král
Where to watch The Blank Generation
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Cast
David Byrne
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Jayne County
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Jay Dee Daugherty
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Chris Frantz
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Debbie Harry
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Richard Hell
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Lenny Kaye
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Ivan Král
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Dee Dee Ramone
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Joey Ramone
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Johnny Ramone
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Tommy Ramone
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Patti Smith
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Chris Stein
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Johnny Thunders
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Tom Verlaine
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Tina Weymouth
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John Cale
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The Blank Generation was released in 1976.
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The Blank Generation runs for 53 minutes.
Who directed The Blank Generation?+
The Blank Generation was directed by Amos Poe and Ivan Král.
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The Blank Generation stars David Byrne, Jayne County, Jay Dee Daugherty, Chris Frantz and Debbie Harry.
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