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Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007): Cast

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007) movie poster

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk is a 2007 documentary directed by Benjamin Whalley, starring John Cale, Chuck D. and Richard O'Brien. It runs 1 hour.

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Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Benjamin Whalley
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk About?

The premise of Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk without spoilers.

How the squalid streets of ’70s New York gave birth to music that would go on to conquer the world - punk, disco and hip hop.

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • rap music
  • punk
  • punk music
  • once upon a time in the title
  • hip hop
  • disco
  • disco music
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Cast & crew

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk Cast

John Cale leads the cast, with Chuck D. and Richard O'Brien. Directed by Benjamin Whalley; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk

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From the director

More from Benjamin Whalley

More films directed by Benjamin Whalley: I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock, The Joy of ABBA, The Joy Of Disco and Krautrock: The Rebirth of Germany.

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Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Once Upon A Time In New York - The Birth Of Hip Hop” and “纽约往事”.

Also known as
  • Once Upon A Time In New York - The Birth Of Hip Hop
  • 纽约往事

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Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk?

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk released?

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk was released on March 5, 2007.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk?

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk was directed by Benjamin Whalley.

More films by Benjamin Whalley

Who is in the cast of Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk?

Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk stars John Cale, Chuck D. and Richard O'Brien, among 6 credited actors.

Does Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk have a post-credit scene?

No. Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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