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The Runaways (2010)
Director: Floria Sigismondi
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Stella Maeve
Runtime107 min
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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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The Runaways (2010) is a critically acclaimed drama that chronicles the rise of the pioneering all-female rock band of the same name. Directed by Floria Sigismondi, the film received positive reviews, with praise for the performances of Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning as Joan Jett and Cherie Currie. The film has an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.7/10 rating on IMDb, indicating positive audience reception.
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The Runaways is a 2010 American biographical drama film about the 1970s rock band of the same name written and directed by Floria Sigismondi in her screenwriting and feature directional debut. It is based on the book Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway by the band's lead vocalist Cherie Currie. The film stars Dakota Fanning as Currie, Kristen Stewart as rhythm guitarist and vocalist Joan Jett, and Michael Shannon as record producer Kim Fowley. The Runaways depicts the formation of the band in 1975 and focuses on the relationship between Currie and Jett until Currie's departure from the band. The film grossed around $4.6 million worldwide and received generally favorable reviews from critics.
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