Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie
“Born to lose?”
Synopsis
Veteran documentary filmmaker and hipster Lech Kowalski creates this film about his friend and hard-partying rock god Johnny Thunders, member of legendary proto-punk band the New York Dolls. Through archive footage and interviews with such musicians as Dee Dee Ramone and Sylvain Sylvain, the film details his stint with the Dolls, the formation of his other band, the Heartbreakers; his rise to fame, particularly in Japan; his descent into heroin addiction, and the mysterious circumstances of his death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lech Kowalski
- Original Title
- Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lech Kowalski
Lech Kowalski
Department Leadership Roster
Lech Kowalski
Director
Lech Kowalski
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie about?
Veteran documentary filmmaker and hipster Lech Kowalski creates this film about his friend and hard-partying rock god Johnny Thunders, member of legendary proto-punk band the New York Dolls. Through archive footage and interviews with such musicians as Dee Dee Ramone and Sylvain Sylvain, the film details his stint with the Dolls, the formation of his other band, the Heartbreakers; his rise to fame, particularly in Japan; his descent into heroin addiction, and the mysterious circumstances of his death.
Who directed Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie?
Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie was directed by Lech Kowalski.
Who stars in Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie?
The principal cast of Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie includes Johnny Thunders, Dee Dee Ramone, Wayne Kramer, Sylvain Sylvain, Willy DeVille.
When was Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie released and how long is it?
Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.