The Runaways (2010)

Directed by: Floria Sigismondi
Produced by: Bill Pohlad, Art Linson, John Linson, Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna
Written by: Floria Sigismondi
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Scout Taylor-Compton, Alia Shawkat
Genre: Drama, Musical
Studio: River Road Entertainment, Linson Entertainment, Road Rebel, Runaway Productions
Distributed by: Apparition
Release date: April 9, 2010
Running time: 109 mins
Country: United States
Language: English
Rated: R

Synopsis: The Runaways follows two friends, Joan (Kristen Stewart) and Cherie (Dakota Fanning), as they rise from rebellious L.A. street kids to rock stars of the now legendary group that paved the way for future generations of girl bands. They fall under the Svengali-like influence of rock impresario, Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon), who turns the group into an outrageous success and a family of misfits. With its tough-chick image and raw talent, the band quickly earns a name for itself - and so do its two leads: Joan is the band’s pure rock’ n’ roll heart, while Cherie, with her Bowie-Bardot looks, is the sex kitten.