Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie (2001)
Born to lose?
Veteran documentary filmmaker and hipster Lech Kowalski creates this film about his friend and hard-partying rock god Johnny Thunders, member of legendary proto-punk band the New York Dolls. Through archive footage and interviews with such musicians as Dee Dee Ramone and Sylvain Sylvain, the film details his stint with the Dolls, the formation of his other band, the Heartbreakers; his rise to fame, particularly in Japan; his descent into heroin addiction, and the mysterious circumstances of his death.
Director: Lech Kowalski
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: June 14, 2001
Cast
- Johnny Thunders - Self
- Dee Dee Ramone - Self
- Wayne Kramer - Self
- Sylvain Sylvain - Self
- Willy DeVille - Self
- John Spacely - Self
- Jayne County - Self
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lech Kowalski
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie about?
- Veteran documentary filmmaker and hipster Lech Kowalski creates this film about his friend and hard-partying rock god Johnny Thunders, member of legendary proto-punk band the New York Dolls. Through archive footage and interviews with such musicians as Dee Dee Ramone and Sylvain Sylvain, the film details his stint with the Dolls, the formation of his other band, the Heartbreakers; his rise to fame, particularly in Japan; his descent into heroin addiction, and the mysterious circumstances of his death.
- Who directed Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie?
- Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie was directed by Lech Kowalski.
- Who stars in Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie?
- Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie stars Johnny Thunders, Dee Dee Ramone, Wayne Kramer, Sylvain Sylvain, Willy DeVille, John Spacely.
- How long is Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie?
- Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie?
- Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie produced?
- Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie was produced in United States of America.