Looking for Johnny

"A documentary on the dangerous life of the New York Dolls and Heartbreakers guitarist"

Jun 1 2014 N/A 1h 34m
Documentary, Music

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.

Plot

Documentary about legendary rock n roll guitarist Johnny Thunders. The film looks at his time with the New York Dolls and the Heartbreakers and also details his solo career and tragic life.

Written by

Danny Garcia

Directed by

Danny Garcia

Cast

Rachel Amodeo, Nina Antonia, Nite Bob

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, Spain

Production Companies

Chip Baker Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
279
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA