Detroit Rock City

Theatrical - Wide 1999-08-13

Cast Edward Furlong Giuseppe Andrews James DeBello Sam Huntington Lin Shaye Melanie Lynskey Natasha Lyonne Miles Dougal Nick Scotti David Quane Rodger Barton Kathryn Haggis Shannon Tweed David Gardner
Directed by Adam Rifkin
Written by Carl Dupre

Genres: Comedy

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8/10

Synopsis

Four Midwestern High Schoolers are on an unstoppable quest to snag a quartet of KISS concert tickets. Over the course of one magical night, each undergoes a harrowing and hilarious experience as their insatiable desire to see their favorite band is... See more pitted against authoritarian nightmares, parental hypocrisy, trials of conscience and the persistent influence of disco.

What begins as the passionate pursuit of a rock ‘n’ roll fantasy turns into a series of hair-pin turns and comic misadventures with one over-riding goal: the liberty to pursue their own dreams.

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