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The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (2025): Cast & Ratings

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The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell is a 2025 music documentary directed by David Markey, starring Bill Bartell as Pat Fear (Archival Footage), Drew Barrymore and Allison Anders. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and was made on a reported $100,000 budget. IMDb users rate it 8.5/10.

IMDb rating
8.5/10
budget
$100K
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The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
David Markey
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
Budget
$100K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell About?

The premise of The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell without spoilers.

Bill Bartell moved through the punk rock world, law enforcement, rodeo riding, and country music. He founded Gasatanka Records and played in White Flag, blending hyper‑masculinity with subcultural rebellion. His puzzling, contradictory roles create a compelling story of identity, transformation and unexpected life paths.

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Cast & crew

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell Cast & Characters

Bill Bartell leads the cast as Pat Fear (Archival Footage), with Drew Barrymore and Allison Anders. Directed by David Markey; 19 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell 8.5/10.

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    8.5 /10

    46 votes

Videos

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

The Secret Lives Of Bill Bartell (Official Trailer) 2025
  • Teaser The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (Teaser trailer)

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The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell?

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell released?

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell was released on February 20, 2025.

Who directed The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell?

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell was directed by David Markey.

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Who is in the cast of The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell?

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell stars Bill Bartell as Pat Fear (Archival Footage), Drew Barrymore and Allison Anders, among 19 credited actors.

What was the budget of The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell?

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell had a reported budget of $100,000.

How is The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell rated?

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell has 8.5/10 on IMDb.

Does The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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