Detroit Rock City (1999)

Written by Carl V. Dupré

Directed by Adam Rifkin

Running Time: 95 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1999

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Detroit Rock City is a film about four teenage boys growing up in the 1970's, who aren't too fond of disco music, but worship the rock-and-roll band KISS thirsting for a chance to see their heavy metal heroes.

The enthusiastic four consist of Hawk (Edward Furlong), Lex (Giuseppe Andrews), Trip (James DeBello) and Jam (Sam Huntington).

The dimwitted Trip wins a radio contest which provides him with tickets to their hero's latest concert, but forgets to leave his address, so when the foursome turn up at the radio station to collect their prize, they are turned away empty-handed and furious.

Each one of the friends go to a different length to get themself a ticket, from robbing minimarts to stripping in front of a hundred women.

The humour is aimed squarely at youthful sensibilities, with some slapstick, vomit gags, rock vs disco quips and several cracks at the Catholic Church.

This comedy may let fly at everything within reach, but it's got its heart in the right place, lots of charm and a kicking soundtrack.

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Cast

Giuseppe Andrews		Lex
James DeBello		Trip Hurudie
Edward Furlong		Hawk
Sam Huntington		Jeremiah 'Jam' Bruce
Lin Shaye		Mrs. Bruce
Melanie Lynskey		Beth Bumsteen
Natasha Lyonne		Christine
Miles Dougal		Elvis
Nick Scotti		Kenny
Emmanuelle Chriqui		Barbara
David Quane		Bobby
Rodger Barton		Mr. Stewart Bumsteen
Kathryn Haggis		Mrs. Stewart Bumsteen
David Gardner		Detroit Priest
Shannon Tweed		Amanda Finch