Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star as Joan Jett and Cherie Currie in this movie about the legendary all girl 70's band, The Runaways. Scout Taylor-Compton stars as Lita Ford. Also starring are Alia Shawkat and Tatum O'Neal.
In late 1975, Joan Jett and Sandy West formed an all girl rock trio with bassist Micki Steele and started touring the club scene in LA. Soon, they added guitarist Lita Ford and Cherie Currie on vocals. Micki Steele left the band was replaced by Ann Boleyn. Micki later went on to play in the Bangles. Ann Boleyn left the band to form Hellion. Both Lita Ford and Joan Jett went on to have successful solo careers.
The Runaways lasted until 1979 and they are recognized as the first successful all girl rock band. This movie takes you on the journey as these girls turned the world of rock upside down.
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