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The ultimate record of LA’s 80s punk subculture, The Decline of Western Civilization captured the essence of the scene, providing unparalleled access to some of the most influential musicians and groups of all time, including X, Circle Jerks, Black Flag, Fear, and Germs. This time capsule of a singular moment in rock history is highly-celebrated and has been in demand for decades by fans worldwide.
Original Release
07/01/1981
US Release
07/01/1981
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Eugene Tatu | Self - Light Bulb Kid / Self |
| Alice Bag Band | Themselves |
| Black Flag | Themselves |
| Catholic Discipline | Themselves |
| Circle Jerks | Themselves |
| Fear | Themselves |
| The Germs | Themselves |
| X | Themselves |
| Wayne Mayotte | Self - Owner - Club 88 |
| Brendan Mullen | Self - Owner - Masque |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Eugene Tatu | Self - Light Bulb Kid / Self |
| Alice Bag Band | Themselves |
| Black Flag | Themselves |
| Catholic Discipline | Themselves |
| Circle Jerks | Themselves |
| Fear | Themselves |
| The Germs | Themselves |
| X | Themselves |
| Wayne Mayotte | Self - Owner - Club 88 |
| Brendan Mullen | Self - Owner - Masque |
| Greg Ginn | Self - Black Flag (Guitar) / Self |
| Chuck Dukowski | Self - Black Flag (Bass) / Self |
| Robo | Self - Black Flag (Drums) |
| Ron Reyes | Self - Black Flag (Vocals) / Self |
| Nicole Panter | Self - Germs' Manager / Self |
| Darby Crash | Self - Germs (Vocals) / Self |
| Michelle Baer Ghaffari | Self - Darby Crash's Roommate |
| Pat Smear | Self - Germs (Guitar) / Self |
| Lorna Doom | Self - Germs (Bass) / Self |
| Don Bolles | Self - Germs (Drums) / Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Gordon Brown | Executive Producer |
| Jeff Prettyman | Executive Producer |
| Penelope Spheeris | Producer |
| Jeff Prettyman | Producer |
Editors
Clips
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Tour Of Punk Club The Masque
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Penelope Spheeris And Anna Fox Commentary
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Dave Grohl's Commentary
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Dave Grohl's Commentary On Germs
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Germs Perform Manimal
The Decline Of Western Civilization: X Performs We're Desperate
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Germs' Darby Crash Discusses Onstage Injuries
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Fear Performs I Don't Care About You
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Candid Interviews With L.A. Punks
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Circle Jerks Perform Red Tape
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Black Flag Interview And Revenge Performance
Interviews
The Decline Of Western Civilization: Penelope Spheeris Remembers Early Reactions
