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Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks (1991): Cast

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Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks is a 1991 music documentary directed by Gavin Bowden, starring Rick Rubin, Flea and Gus Van Sant. It runs 1 hour.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Gavin Bowden
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks About?

The premise of Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks without spoilers.

A behind‑the‑scenes portrait of the Los Angeles funk‑rock quartet as they collaborate with producer Rick Rubin in a Hollywood Hills mansion, capturing the making of their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik—a record that catapulted the band to critical acclaim and global popularity.

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks Themes & Keywords

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  • music documentary
  • rock band
  • blood
  • sugar
  • sex
  • magic
  • reference to the red hot chili peppers
  • recording an album
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  • laurel canyon los angeles california
  • los angeles california
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  • california
  • making of album
  • musical group
  • music group
  • punk band
  • punk rock band
  • funk band
  • rock 'n' roll
  • rock music
  • funk music
  • punk music
  • punk rock music
  • mansion
  • musician
  • musician as protagonist
  • filmmaking
  • photography
  • guitar playing
  • bass guitar playing
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
  • playing drums
  • drums
  • vocal
  • recording vocals
  • reference to the los angeles lakers
  • reference to jimi hendrix
  • reference to thelonious monster
  • reference to led zeppelin
  • urban setting
  • father daughter relationship
  • playing music
  • riding a motorcycle
  • man rides a motorcycle
  • man plays a guitar
  • playing piano
  • piano
  • man plays the piano
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Cast & crew

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks Cast

Rick Rubin leads the cast, with Flea and Gus Van Sant. Directed by Gavin Bowden; 6 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks?

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks released?

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks was released on October 29, 1991.

Who directed Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks?

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks was directed by Gavin Bowden.

Who is in the cast of Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks?

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks stars Rick Rubin, Flea and Gus Van Sant, among 6 credited actors.

Does Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks have a post-credit scene?

No. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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