The Runaways

Theatrical - Wide 2010-03-19

Cast Kristen Stewart Dakota Fanning Michael Shannon Stella Maeve Scout Taylor-Compton
Directed by Floria Sigismondi
Written by Floria Sigismondi

Box Office Gross: $2,995,811

Running Time: 107 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Linson Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Road Rebel, Apparition, Summit Entertainment

Genres: Drama Music

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Synopsis

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... See more becomes a huge success.

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