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American Punk started with a Germ

5.1

1h 32m

2007

“American Punk started with a Germ”

Synopsis

The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon with his band The Germs. Along with Lorna Doom, Pat Smear, and Don Bolles, Darby Crash completely transformed the L.A. punk scene, while sacrificing everyone he loved, his career, and ultimately his life.

Director

Rodger Grossman

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Cast & Crew

Shane West

Shane West

as Darby Crash

Rick Gonzalez

Rick Gonzalez

as Pat Smear

Bijou Phillips

Bijou Phillips

as Lorna Doom

Noah Segan

Noah Segan

as Don Bolles

Tina Majorino

Tina Majorino

as Michelle

Ashton Holmes

Ashton Holmes

as Rob Henley

Keir O'Donnell

Keir O'Donnell

as Chris Ashford

Lauren German

Lauren German

as Belinda

Ray Park

Ray Park

as Brendan Mullen

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