The Knack: Getting The Knack
Synopsis
"Getting The Knack" chronicles the controversial career of power pop stars, The Knack. Viewers will witness a compelling tale of instant stardom and spectacular failure, a story marked by heroin addiction, alcohol abuse, vicious inner-band feuding and massive critical backlash. "Getting The Knack" explores the group's career via candid interviews with the original band, producers Mike Chapman and Jack Douglas, Sharona Alperin, (the inspiration behind their biggest hit), Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, Rick Springfield, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Devo's Bob Mothersbaugh, comedian Weird Al Yankovic and many more. Narrated by Cherie Currie of The Runaways, "Getting the Knack" is augmented by scores of rare photos and previously unseen archival footage providing a no-holds barred look at the rise and fall and ultimate resurrection of the group.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2004
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark McLaughlin
- Original Title
- The Knack: Getting The Knack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Passport International Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark McLaughlin
Ken Sharp, Mark McLaughlin
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Sharp
Producer
Mark McLaughlin
Producer
Mark McLaughlin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Knack: Getting The Knack about?
"Getting The Knack" chronicles the controversial career of power pop stars, The Knack. Viewers will witness a compelling tale of instant stardom and spectacular failure, a story marked by heroin addiction, alcohol abuse, vicious inner-band feuding and massive critical backlash. "Getting The Knack" explores the group's career via candid interviews with the original band, producers Mike Chapman and Jack Douglas, Sharona Alperin, (the inspiration behind their biggest hit), Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, Rick Springfield, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Devo's Bob Mothersbaugh, comedian Weird Al Yankovic and many more. Narrated by Cherie Currie of The Runaways, "Getting the Knack" is augmented by scores of rare photos and previously unseen archival footage providing a no-holds barred look at the rise and fall and ultimate resurrection of the group.
Who directed The Knack: Getting The Knack?
The Knack: Getting The Knack was directed by Mark McLaughlin.
Who stars in The Knack: Getting The Knack?
The principal cast of The Knack: Getting The Knack includes Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, Bruce Gary, Prescott Niles, Cherie Currie.
When was The Knack: Getting The Knack released and how long is it?
The Knack: Getting The Knack was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Knack: Getting The Knack?
The Knack: Getting The Knack holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).