Ladies And Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains

Director: Lou Adler
Actors: Diane Lane, Ray Winstone, Laura Dern, Peter Donat, Barry Ford
Studio: Rhino Entertainment
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 31 reviews
Sales Rank: 3484

Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 88 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: RKOD511847D
UPC: 603497981779
EAN: 0603497981779
ASIN: B001B94JWE

Theatrical Release Date: 1982
Release Date: September 16, 2008
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4 out of 5 stars White punks on dope    December 23, 2008
D. Hartley (Seattle, WA USA)
Finally, we have a proper DVD release of this coveted, oft-bootlegged 1981 curio, which was initially shelved from theatrical distribution but managed to build a rabidly devoted cult base, thanks to several showings on USA Network's "Night Flight" back in the day. As a narrative, this effort from legendary record mogul turned (sort of) movie director Lou Adler would have benefited immensely from less script doctoring (screenwriter Nancy Dowd had her name removed from the project) but for punk/new wave nostalgia junkies, it's still a marvelous time capsule. Diane Lane plays a nihilistic mall rat who decides to break out of the `burbs by forming an all-female punk band called The Stains. Armed with a mission statement ("We don't put out!") and a stage look that appears to have been co-opted from Divine in Pink Flamingos, this proto riot-grrl outfit sets out to conquer the world (and learn to play their instruments along the way). Music biz/star maker machinery cliches abound, but it's still a guilty pleasure, particularly due to the real-life rock luminaries in the cast. Fee Waybill (surprisingly effective) and Vince Welnick of The Tubes are a hoot as a couple of washed up glam rockers. The fictional punk band, The Looters (fronted by none other than an angry young Ray Winstone) features the talents of Paul Simonon from The Clash and Steve Jones and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols. There's also a memorable cameo by Black Randy ("Who?") Well, he's exciting to "deep catalogue" geeks like me (what can I say?).


5 out of 5 stars Wow.    December 14, 2008
Wolf Klauschie (San Diego, CA)
When I saw this in the early 80's I thought it was great. Seeing it again, I find that it's not as good as I remember it; it's better. Diane Lane's performance is convincing and nuanced. The music is solid. The film has a raw, gritty feel to it that perfectly fits the story. Buy it.


5 out of 5 stars Young, hard, and real    November 23, 2008
the witch (north of love)
Diane Lane is amazing. She is raw, and real and full of fire. This movie, as old as it is, is NEVER just phoned in. It shows the reality of touring on the bus, the reality of how rabid fans can be, and how things change quickly, and not for the better sometimes.
And there is Fee Wayback as a washed up rock star, still touring. If you want to see the reality of rock, and see Diane Lane, stunningly beautiful (as always), this is the movie! 5 stars!


5 out of 5 stars 25 years later....    November 21, 2008
K. K. Fuller
Wow. The fact that I have not even SEEN this film for 25 years, and I still remember it, I think speaks volumes about the power that this film had at that time. I was 13, and I saw it on Night Flight. Taped it on the BETAMAX and watched it repeatedly until it accidentally got erased the next summer. Every 10 years or so I would be reminded of it and try to find it, and lo and behold, it's HERE! I am beside myself with nostalgia *sniff* and can't wait to see it again!!!!


5 out of 5 stars FUN!!!!!    November 3, 2008
Henry Shtoop (Collingswood, New Jersey United States)
Great movie, about time it's on DVD? Picture quality is a little weak, but it's an old movie, I doubt they remasted it. LOL!