The Blank Generation (1976)
The Blank Generation (1976)
Plot.
The cream of the New York new wave/punk crop, filmed live at CBGB when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the Heartbreakers, the Shirts, Wayne County, the Marbles, the Dolls, Miamis, Harry Toledo, and the Tuff Darts (w/Robert Gordon).
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Talking Heads
John Cale
Self
Jayne County
Self
Richard Hell
Self
Ivan Král
Director
Amos Poe
Director
Lenny Kaye
Self
Jay Dee Daugherty
Self
Details.
Release DateApril 22, 1976
StatusReleased
Running Time53m
Filming LocationsNew York City, United States of America
Genres
Wiki.
The Blank Generation (1976) is the earliest of the released DIY "home movies" of the 1970s punk rock scene in New York City. It was filmed by No Wave filmmaker Amos Poe and Patti Smith Group member Ivan Kral.