Born to Lose: The Last Rock 'n' Roll Movie


1h 30m 1999

Brief Synopsis

A portrait on the life of veteran rock 'n' roll guitarist Johnny Thunders, who died from what many believe was a drug overdose in 1991. Thunders, a member of the New York Dolls and the Heartbreakers, as well as a solo artist, is remembered through the recollections of Dee Dee Ramone and through arch

Film Details

Also Known As
King Outlaw
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

A portrait on the life of veteran rock 'n' roll guitarist Johnny Thunders, who died from what many believe was a drug overdose in 1991. Thunders, a member of the New York Dolls and the Heartbreakers, as well as a solo artist, is remembered through the recollections of Dee Dee Ramone and through archival concert footage. One of rock's pioneers, Thunders helped to found New York's seminal 70's punk scene.

Film Details

Also Known As
King Outlaw
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Released in United States 1999

Released in United States March 2000

Released in United States September 1999

Shown at New York Underground Film Festival (Opening Night) March 8-14, 2000.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Midnight Madness) September 9-18, 1999.

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Released in United States 1999

Released in United States March 2000 (Shown at New York Underground Film Festival (Opening Night) March 8-14, 2000.)

Released in United States September 1999 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Midnight Madness) September 9-18, 1999.)