| Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | John McNaughton |
| Written by | Eric Bogosian |
| Produced by | Frederick Zollo |
| Starring | Eric Bogosian |
| Cinematography | Ernest Dickerson |
| Edited by | Eleana Maganini |
| Distributed by | Avenue Pictures |
Release date | 1991 |
Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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