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Historical documentary

D.O.A. (1980): Cast

D.O.A. (1980) movie poster

D.O.A. is a 1980 historical documentary directed by Lech Kowalski, starring Sid Vicious, Nancy Spungen and Steve Jones. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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D.O.A. (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Lech Kowalski
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is D.O.A. About?

The premise of D.O.A. without spoilers.

The documentary chronicles the birth, zenith, and decline of the punk movement, weaving rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen with archival concert performances and contemporary news clips. It provides a vivid portrait of the era’s raw energy and cultural impact.

D.O.A. Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • england
  • briton abroad
  • concert tour
  • rock band
  • drug addict
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • rock 'n' roll
  • playground
  • rehearsal
  • female masturbation
  • politician
  • rock club
+31 more
  • musical performance
  • performance
  • text on screen
  • ends with dedication
  • asthma inhaler
  • kneed in the groin
  • drug
  • self destructiveness
  • lyrics on screen
  • female nudity
  • rise and fall
  • pinball machine
  • interview
  • punk
  • punk music
  • tour
  • sex pistols
  • music history
  • dead on arrival
  • riot
  • punk rock
  • entire title is capitalized acronym
  • musician
  • live performance
  • band
  • audience
  • 1970s
  • youth culture
  • concert footage
  • nudity
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

D.O.A. Cast

Sid Vicious leads the cast, with Nancy Spungen and Steve Jones. Directed by Lech Kowalski; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lech Kowalski

More films directed by Lech Kowalski, best-rated first: Hey! Is Dee Dee Home?, East of Paradise, Born to Lose: The Last Rock and Roll Movie and Story of a Junkie.

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D.O.A. Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “D.O.A.: A Rite Of Passage” and “D.O.A. (1980)”.

Also known as
  • D.O.A.: A Rite Of Passage
  • D.O.A. (1980)
  • 到货即损 D.O.A.

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FAQ

D.O.A. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of D.O.A., each answered in a sentence.

How long is D.O.A.?

D.O.A. runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was D.O.A. released?

D.O.A. was released on September 12, 1980.

Who directed D.O.A.?

D.O.A. was directed by Lech Kowalski.

More films by Lech Kowalski

Who is in the cast of D.O.A.?

D.O.A. stars Sid Vicious, Nancy Spungen and Steve Jones, among 11 credited actors.

Does D.O.A. have a post-credit scene?

No. D.O.A. has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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