The Blank Generation
“"PUNKS ON THE RISE"”
Synopsis
The cream of the New York new wave/punk crop, filmed live at CBGB when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the Heartbreakers, the Shirts, Wayne County, the Marbles, the Dolls, Miamis, Harry Toledo, and the Tuff Darts (w/Robert Gordon).
Top Cast
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David Byrne
Self
Jayne County
Self
Jay Dee Daugherty
Self
Chris Frantz
Self
Debbie Harry
Self
Richard Hell
Self
Lenny Kaye
Self
Ivan Král
Self (uncredited)
Dee Dee Ramone
Self
Joey Ramone
Self
Johnny Ramone
Self
Tommy Ramone
Self
Patti Smith
Self
Chris Stein
Self
Johnny Thunders
Self (uncredited)
Tom Verlaine
Self
Tina Weymouth
Self
John Cale
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amos Poe, Ivan Král
- Original Title
- The Blank Generation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amos Poe, Ivan Král
Ivan Král, Amos Poe
Amos Poe, Ivan Král
Department Leadership Roster
Amos Poe
Director
Ivan Král
Director
Amos Poe
Producer
Ivan Král
Producer
Ivan Král
Editor
Amos Poe
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blank Generation
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What is The Blank Generation about?
The cream of the New York new wave/punk crop, filmed live at CBGB when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the Heartbreakers, the Shirts, Wayne County, the Marbles, the Dolls, Miamis, Harry Toledo, and the Tuff Darts (w/Robert Gordon).
Who directed The Blank Generation?
The Blank Generation was directed by Amos Poe, Ivan Král.
Who stars in The Blank Generation?
The principal cast of The Blank Generation includes David Byrne, Jayne County, Jay Dee Daugherty, Chris Frantz, Debbie Harry.
When was The Blank Generation released and how long is it?
The Blank Generation was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 53m.