Mad Marc Rude: Blood, Ink & Needles

Oct 3 2014 N/A 1h 44m
Biography, Documentary, Music

Mid 1970's at 18, Marc Hoffman would take on the challenges of bringing hardcore punk to a very conservative San Diego. Also an artist, Marc's stippling technique gave him a style all his own during that era. Bands like The Misfits, Battalion of Saints, Tex and the Horseheads, The Offspring would seek him out for album cover art. Marc's abrasive personality, intimidating looks and his knack for being brutally honest gained him as many enemies as he had friends both of whom respected him and despised him, earning him the name of 'Marc Rude'. His drinking, drug use and his propensity for street fighting became a reputation that preceded him. This documentary is about the life of Mad Marc Rude as told by the people who knew him.

Plot

Told by people who knew him. Marc's abrasive personality, intimidating looks and knack for being brutally honest gained him as many enemies as he had friends. His drinking, drug use and his propensity for fighting became a reputation that preceded him. An artist who's stippling technique gave him a unique style for bands like The Misfits, Battalion of Saints, Tex and the Horseheads, Offspring.

Written by

Carl Schneider

Directed by

Carl Schneider

Cast

Marc Rude, Pleasant Gehman, Anthony Ausgang

Crew

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