Storyline

"Getting The Knack" chronicles the controversial career of power pop stars, The Knack. Viewers will witness a compelling tale of instant stardom and spectacular failure, a story marked by heroin addiction, alcohol abuse, vicious inner-band feuding and massive critical backlash. "Getting The Knack" explores the group's career via candid interviews with the original band, producers Mike Chapman and Jack Douglas, Sharona Alperin, (the inspiration behind their biggest hit), Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, Rick Springfield, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Devo's Bob Mothersbaugh, comedian Weird Al Yankovic and many more. Narrated by Cherie Currie of The Runaways, "Getting the Knack" is augmented by scores of rare photos and previously unseen archival footage providing a no-holds barred look at the rise and fall and ultimate resurrection of the group.

Key Information

Director Mark McLaughlin
Studio Passport International Entertainment
Rating 9.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Doug Fieger

Self

Berton Averre

Self

Bruce Gary

Self

Prescott Niles

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Cherie Currie

Cherie Currie

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David Wild

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Sharona Alperin

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

The Knack: Getting The Knack was released on October 5, 2004.

The runtime of The Knack: Getting The Knack is 1h 25m.

The Knack: Getting The Knack is a Documentary, Music movie.

The Knack: Getting The Knack has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Knack: Getting The Knack is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Knack: Getting The Knack was directed by Mark McLaughlin.

The main cast of The Knack: Getting The Knack includes Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, Bruce Gary.

The Knack: Getting The Knack is originally in English.