Rock 'n' Roll High School
“Will your school be NEXT?”
Synopsis
A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-17
Top Cast
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P. J. Soles
Riff Randell
Vincent Van Patten
Tom Roberts
Clint Howard
Eaglebauer
Dey Young
Kate Rambeau
Mary Woronov
Miss Togar
Paul Bartel
Mr. McGree
Dick Miller
Police Chief
Don Steele
Screamin' Steve Stevens
Alix Elias
Coach Steroid
Daniel Davies
Fritz Gretel
Lynn Farrell
Angel Dust
Loren Lester
Fritz Hansel
Herbie Braha
Manager
Grady Sutton
School Board President
Joey Ramone
Self
Johnny Ramone
Self
Dee Dee Ramone
Self
Marky Ramone
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 28, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Arkush
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph McBride, Richard Whitley, Russ Dvonch
- Original Score
- Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone
- Original Title
- Rock 'n' Roll High School
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Arkush
Joseph McBride, Richard Whitley, Russ Dvonch, Joe Dante, Allan Arkush
Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone
Dean Cundey
Gail Werbin, Larry Bock
Roger Corman, Michael Finnell
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Jack Buehler
Costume Design
Joseph McBride
Screenplay
Richard Whitley
Screenplay
Russ Dvonch
Screenplay
Allan Arkush
Director
Dee Dee Ramone
Original Music Composer
Marky Ramone
Original Music Composer
Johnny Ramone
Original Music Composer
Joey Ramone
Original Music Composer
Michael Finnell
Producer
Gail Werbin
Editor
Larry Bock
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Rock 'n' Roll High School about?
A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
Who directed Rock 'n' Roll High School?
Rock 'n' Roll High School was directed by Allan Arkush.
Who stars in Rock 'n' Roll High School?
The principal cast of Rock 'n' Roll High School includes P. J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten, Clint Howard, Dey Young, Mary Woronov.
When was Rock 'n' Roll High School released and how long is it?
Rock 'n' Roll High School was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Rock 'n' Roll High School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rock 'n' Roll High School was composed by Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rock 'n' Roll High School?
Rock 'n' Roll High School holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).