What We Do Is Secret
“American Punk started with a Germ”
Synopsis
The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon with his band The Germs. Along with Lorna Doom, Pat Smear, and Don Bolles, Darby Crash completely transformed the L.A. punk scene, while sacrificing everyone he loved, his career, and ultimately his life.
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WHAT WE DO IS SECRET TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-06
Top Cast
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Shane West
Darby Crash
Rick Gonzalez
Pat Smear
Bijou Phillips
Lorna Doom
Noah Segan
Don Bolles
Tina Majorino
Michelle
Ashton Holmes
Rob Henley
Keir O'Donnell
Chris Ashford
Lauren German
Belinda
Ray Park
Brendan Mullen
Sebastian Roché
Sebastian Roché
Katharine Leonard
Jena Cardwell
Rachael Santhon
Malissa Hutton
Amy Halloran
Becky Barton / Donna Rhia
Missy Doty
Amber
Azura Skye
Casey Cola
Michele Hicks
Penelope Spheeris
Paul Nygro
Bob Biggs
Chris Pontius
Black Randy
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$59K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodger Grossman
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodger Grossman
- Original Title
- What We Do Is Secret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $59K
- Production Studios
- Coalition Films, Picture Machine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodger Grossman
Rodger Grossman
Andrew Huebscher
Ross Albert
Shane West, Michael LaFetra, Damon Martin, Rodger Grossman, Kevin Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Rodger Grossman
Screenplay
Rodger Grossman
Director
John Mott
Production Design
Rodger Grossman
Producer
Kevin Mann
Producer
Julia Caston
Costume Design
Stephen Nemeth
Producer
Ross Albert
Editor
Matthew Perniciaro
Producer
Andrew Huebscher
Director of Photography
Todd Traina
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What We Do Is Secret
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What is What We Do Is Secret about?
The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon with his band The Germs. Along with Lorna Doom, Pat Smear, and Don Bolles, Darby Crash completely transformed the L.A. punk scene, while sacrificing everyone he loved, his career, and ultimately his life.
Who directed What We Do Is Secret?
What We Do Is Secret was directed by Rodger Grossman.
Who stars in What We Do Is Secret?
The principal cast of What We Do Is Secret includes Shane West, Rick Gonzalez, Bijou Phillips, Noah Segan, Tina Majorino.
When was What We Do Is Secret released and how long is it?
What We Do Is Secret was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did What We Do Is Secret make at the box office?
What We Do Is Secret grossed $59K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What We Do Is Secret?
What We Do Is Secret holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).