The Plastic People of the Universe
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Cast & Crew
Jana Chytilova
Vaclav Havel
Egon Bondy
Vratislav Brabenec
Milan Hlavsa
Gary Lucas
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Formed in 1968, following the Soviet invasion of their beloved Czechoslovakia, the rock band, 'The Plastic People of the Universe' were inspired by American music banned by the Communist dictators including The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and The Doors. During the 1970s and early 1980s, the Czechoslovakian government banned 'The Plastic People' from performing and the group conducted a series of clandestine engagements (including play dates in barns and weddings) in defiance of the government restrictions. The band and their fans endured endless and often violent harassment by Czechoslovakian police and the musicians were eventually imprisoned. Following the restoration of democracy in Prague, however, the group was hailed by the new Czech Republic government and by the international music scene for its remarkable courage in keeping the rock sound alive despite the pressures of Communist tyranny.
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Jana Chytilova
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Released in United States January 18, 2002
Released in United States Winter January 18, 2002
rtg MPAA NONE
"The Plastic People of the Universe" is the name of the Czechoslovakian underground rock group who were persecuted and jailed by the Communist regime during the 1970s and 1980s,
Released in United States January 18, 2002 (Two Boots Den of Cin; New York City)
Released in United States Winter January 18, 2002
