D.O.A.
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“A Rite of Passage”
Documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.
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11 people
John Lydon
Self
Known for
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Joy Division
Sid Vicious
Self
Known for
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Nancy Spungen
Self
Also in
Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy
Degeneration Punk
Stiv Bators
Self
Known for
Polyester
Billy Idol
Self
Known for
The Doors
Heavy Metal 2000
Joe Strummer
Self
Known for
Mystery Train
I Hired a Contract Killer
Steve Jones
Self
Known for
Californication
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Paul Cook
Self
Known for
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Damien - Omen II
Glen Matlock
Self
Also in
Punk Britannia
Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy
Topper Headon
Self
Also in
Rude Boy
The Clash: Westway To The World
Paul Simonon
Self
Known for
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Lech Kowalski Director
United States release April 10, 1981 · Produced in United States
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · April 10, 1981
Theatrical
Canada
September 12, 1981 · Theatrical
Japan
July 26, 1986 · Theatrical
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