The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon with his band The Germs. Along with Lorna Doom, Pat Smear, and Don Bolles, Darby Crash completely transformed the L.A. punk scene, while sacrificing everyone he loved, his career, and ultimately his life.
Acting
Shane West disappears into Darby's magnetic, rotting charisma.
Direction
Grossman shoots live shows like combat footage—messy, alive, dangerous.
Practical Effects
The Germs' actual circle one logo on everything, pure authenticity.
Director
Rodger Grossman
Shane West
Darby Crash
Rick Gonzalez
Pat Smear
Bijou Phillips
Lorna Doom
Noah Segan
Don Bolles
Tina Majorino
Michelle
Ashton Holmes
Rob Henley
Keir O'Donnell
Chris Ashford
Lauren German
Belinda
Ray Park
Brendan Mullen
Sebastian Roché
Sebastian Roché
Katharine Leonard
Jena Cardwell
Amy Halloran
Becky Barton / Donna Rhia
Missy Doty
Amber
Azura Skye
Casey Cola
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pat Smear himself taught Shane West guitar; West performed all live vocals. The real Germs members called his portrayal 'terrifyingly accurate.'
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