Cherie Currie

Acting

Cherie Currie

Born November 30, 1959 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 66)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cherie Currie (born November 30, 1959) is an American singer, actress and chainsaw artist. Currie was the lead vocalist of The Runaways, a hard rock band from Los Angeles in the mid-to-late 1970s. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cherie Currie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known For

Twilight Zone: The MovieTwilight Zone: The Movie · 1983
Twilight Zone: The Movie
6.51983
MovieHorrorFantasy
An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good Life" and "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"—and one original story, "Time Out."
ParasiteParasite · 1982
Parasite
4.91982
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy it while also trying to avoid Ricus & his rednecks, and an evil government agent named Merchant.
The RunawaysThe Runaways · 2010
The Runaways
6.52010
MovieDramaMusic
Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for The Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengali-like influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success.
WavelengthWavelength · 1983
Wavelength
5.91983
MovieScience FictionDrama
Two young lovers learn that a small group of child-like space aliens are marooned on Earth and are being held prisoner at a top secret military facility. The couple then decide to liberate the extraterrestrial castaways and help them make a rendezvous with a rescue ship sent from the alien home planet.
Suzi QSuzi Q · 2019
Suzi Q
6.12019
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Story of trailblazing American rock singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro, who helped redefine the role of women in rock 'n' roll when she broke out in 1973.
Rich GirlRich Girl · 1991
Rich Girl
9.51991
MovieDrama
A rich Beverly Hills girl gets a job as a waitress, and falls in love with a rock singer.
The Knack: Getting The KnackThe Knack: Getting The Knack · 2004
The Knack: Getting The Knack
9.02004
MovieDocumentaryMusic
"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.
David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy StardustDavid Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust · 2012
David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust
7.22012
MovieDocumentaryMusic
BBC documentary telling the story of how David Bowie arrived at one of the most iconic creations in pop history - Ziggy Stardust - with contributions from colleagues and famous fans.

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The Knack: Getting The KnackThe Knack: Getting The Knack · 2004
The Knack: Getting The Knack
9.02004
MovieDocumentaryMusic
"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.

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