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NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell

July 9, 2007 1h 27m 7.5/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 2007. NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell is a documentary film. directed by Henry Corra. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Afrika Bambaataa, Randy Jones, and Ed Koch

Synopsis

New York City, 1977 - It was a time when the city had fallen into decay, with too few jobs, money, police, schools, and social services. There was a city wide blackout with major looting, a serial killer on the loose, and the Bronx was burning. And yet out of the chaos emerged one of the most creative times any city has ever encountered.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 9, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (13 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Firehouse Films
  • VH1 Rock Docs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell about?

New York City, 1977 - It was a time when the city had fallen into decay, with too few jobs, money, police, schools, and social services. There was a city wide blackout with major looting, a serial ...

Who directed NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell?

NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell was directed by Henry Corra.

How long is NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell?

NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell released?

NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell was released on July 9, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell?

The main cast of NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell includes Afrika Bambaataa, Randy Jones, Ed Koch, KRS-One, Tommy Ramone.