The Knack: Getting The Knack (2004)
"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.
Cast
- Doug Fieger - Self
- Berton Averre - Self
- Bruce Gary - Self
- Prescott Niles - Self
- Cherie Currie - Self
- David Wild - Self
- Sharona Alperin - Self
Themes
Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage
Keywords
punk rock, rock band, power pop
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Knack: Getting The Knack stars Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, Bruce Gary, Prescott Niles, Cherie Currie, David Wild.
- How long is The Knack: Getting The Knack?
- The Knack: Getting The Knack has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Knack: Getting The Knack?
- The Knack: Getting The Knack is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Knack: Getting The Knack produced?
- The Knack: Getting The Knack was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Knack: Getting The Knack?
- The themes of The Knack: Getting The Knack include: Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage.