The Runaways

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The Runaways (2010)

R 03/19/2010 (US) Drama, Music 1h 46m

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It's 1975 and they're about to explode.

Overview

Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for the Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengali-like influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success.

Floria Sigismondi

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Cherie Currie

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Alia Shawkat

Robin
Dakota Fanning

Cherie Currie
Kristen Stewart

Joan Jett
Keir O'Donnell

Rodney Bingenheimer
Scout Taylor-Compton

Lita Ford
Riley Keough

Marie Currie
Michael Shannon

Kim Fowley
Johnny Lewis

Scottie
Hannah Marks

Tammy
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A review by DoryDarko

6.0

Written by DoryDarko on February 21, 2017

Back in the 70's, The Runaways was one of the first all-girl rock bands, initiated by then 16-year-old Joan Jett, who later went on to gain world fame with her band The Blackhearts. Now, I might be somewhat biased on this particular subject, because I am a huge fan of 70's (punk)rock, and especially female rock artists, but I am also a very critical film reviewer. The Runaways therefore, leaves me feeling in limbo.

I love musical biopics as much as I love the music itself, and since The Runaways falls exactly into my favourite genre of music, I thought this film would be nothing other than a... read the rest.

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