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D.O.A.(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-04-10
57%
21 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
A Rite of Passage
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Movie: D.O.A.
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Lydon
Self
Sid Vicious
Self
Nancy Spungen
Self
Billy Idol
Self
Joe Strummer
Self
Steve Jones
Self
Paul Cook
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Glen Matlock
Self
Topper Headon
Self
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