Documentary
Music

The Decline of Western Civilization

"See it in a theater.... where you can't get hurt."

The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.

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Release Date

July 1, 1981

Status

Released

Original Title

The Decline of Western Civilization

Runtime

1h 40min

Budget

$100,000

Revenue

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Language

English

Production Companies

Spheeris Films Inc.

The Decline of Western Civilization Collection

Part of

The Decline of Western Civilization Collection

Includes: The Decline of Western Civilization, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years, The Decline of Western Civilization Part III