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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988): Cast & Box Office

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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is a 1988 music documentary starring Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne and Penelope Spheeris. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $373,759 worldwide on a $500,000 budget.

worldwide gross
$373.8K
budget
$500K
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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
Budget
$500K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years About?

The premise of The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years without spoilers.

A documentary that delves into Los Angeles’s heavy‑metal culture, highlighting the glam‑metal era. It combines live concert footage with candid interviews, showcasing iconic acts such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne and W.A.S.P., illustrating how the music became a lifestyle.

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • cult film
  • independent film
  • f rated
  • live music
  • rainbow bar and grill
  • handing out flyers
  • reference to black sabbath
  • reference to iron maiden
  • reference to led zeppelin
  • reference to robert plant
  • reference to jim morrison
  • hot tub
+15 more
  • alcoholic
  • vodka
  • reference to mtv
  • reference to david lee roth
  • interview
  • budweiser
  • rock star
  • musician
  • 1980s
  • los angeles california
  • music scene
  • title directed by female
  • second part
  • heavy metal
  • sequel
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Cast & crew

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Cast

Alice Cooper leads the cast, with Ozzy Osbourne and Penelope Spheeris.

Also Starring in The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

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Box office

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Box Office & Budget

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years grossed $373,759 worldwide on a $500,000 budget, 75% of what it cost.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$373.8K

75% of its budget back

US & Canada
$373.7K
Budget
$500K
Videos

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Videos

7 videos: 7 clips.

All 7 videos
Aerosmith's Sobriety
  • Clip W.A.S.P.'s Chris Holmes
  • Clip Aspiring Rockstars
  • Clip Ozzy Talks Drugs and Alcohol
  • Clip Rockstar Montage
Details

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Decline of Western Civilization Part II- The Metal Years” and “서구 문명의 몰락 2”.

Also known as
  • The Decline of Western Civilization Part II- The Metal Years
  • 서구 문명의 몰락 2
  • 西方文明的衰落2:金属岁月

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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years released?

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years was released on June 17, 1988.

Who is in the cast of The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years stars Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne and Penelope Spheeris, among 30 credited actors.

How much did The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years make at the box office?

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years grossed $373,759 worldwide on a budget of $500,000.

Does The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years have a post-credit scene?

No. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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