Looking for Johnny
Jun 01, 2014 · 1h 34m
Director
Danny GarciaOverview
Johnny Thunders was the legendary hard-living rock'n'roll guitarist who inspired glam-metal, punk and the music scene in general. 'Looking For Johnny' is a 90-minute film that documents Thunders' career from his beginnings to his tragic death in 1991. The film examines Johnny Thunders' career from the early 70's as a founding member of the influential New York Dolls; the birth of the punk scene with The Heartbreakers in New York City and London; Gang War and The Oddballs. It also explores Johnny's unique musical style, his personal battle with drugs and theories on his death in a New Orleans hotel in 1991 at age 38. The film includes forty songs with historic film of Johnny, including unseen New York Dolls and Heartbreakers footage and photos. Cult filmmakers Bob Gruen, Don Letts, Patrick Grandperret, Rachael Amadeo and others contribute classic archive footage.
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What is Looking for Johnny about?
Johnny Thunders was the legendary hard-living rock'n'roll guitarist who inspired glam-metal, punk and the music scene in general. 'Looking For Johnny' is a 90-minute film that documents Thunders' career from his beginnings to his tragic death in 1991. The film examines Johnny Thunders' career from the early 70's as a founding member of the influential New York Dolls; the birth of the punk scene…
When was Looking for Johnny released?
Looking for Johnny was released on June 1, 2014.
Where can I watch Looking for Johnny?
Looking for Johnny is streaming on Night Flight Plus in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Looking for Johnny?
Looking for Johnny runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who directed Looking for Johnny?
Looking for Johnny was directed by Danny Garcia.
Who is in the cast of Looking for Johnny?
The cast of Looking for Johnny includes Johnny Thunders (Himself (archive footage)), Jerry Nolan (Himself (archive footage)), Sylvain Sylvain (Himself), Malcolm McLaren (Himself) and Bob Gruen (Himself).
Is Looking for Johnny on Netflix?
No, Looking for Johnny is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Night Flight Plus instead.