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It's 1975 and they're about to explode. - The Runaways
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Title: The Runaways

Release Date: 19 Mar 2010

Runtime: 1h 46m

Genre: Music, Drama, History

Director: The Linson Company, River Road Entertainment, Road Rebel, Apparition, Summit Entertainment

Production Companies: The Linson Company, River Road Entertainment, Road Rebel, Apparition, Summit Entertainment

Overview: Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for The Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengali-like influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (789 votes)

Cast

  • Joan Jett: Kristen Stewart
  • Cherie Currie: Dakota Fanning
  • Kim Fowley: Michael Shannon
  • Sandy West: Stella Maeve
  • Lita Ford: Scout Taylor-Compton
  • Robin: Alia Shawkat
  • Marie Currie: Riley Keough
  • Scottie: Johnny Lewis
  • Marie Harmon: Tatum O'Neal
  • Donald Currie: Brett Cullen
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