The Dirt
A rebellious Los Angeles band fights to turn their wild, drug‑fueled lifestyle into global rock stardom before their own excess destroys everything they’ve built.
“Their music made them famous. Their lives made them Infamous.”
Synopsis
The story of Mötley Crüe traces their journey from the Sunset Strip club scene in the early 1980s to achieving international superstardom. Formed in Los Angeles, the band quickly gained attention for their high-energy performances and rebellious image. Their early success was built on the Los Angeles glam metal scene, and they became one of the most prominent bands of the 1980s. Through a string of successful albums, including *Shout at the Devil* (1983), *Theatre of Pain* (1985), and *Dr. Feelgood* (1989), they solidified their place in rock history. Mötley Crüe's rise was marked by their signature excess, both on and off stage, and they became known for their wild lifestyle as much as their music. Their influence extended beyond their chart success, shaping the sound and culture of 1980s rock.
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A crew of 107+ credited
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Edited by Melissa KentShot by Toby OliverScored by Paul HaslingerDesigned by Melanie Jones
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- The Dirt – Sie wollten Sex, Drugs & Rock’n’Rollde
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Cast & Crew
107 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Douglas Booth
as Nikki Sixx
Mgk
as Tommy Lee
Iwan Rheon
as Mick Mars
Colson Baker
as Tommy Lee
Daniel Webber
as Vince Neil
Erin Ownbey
as Excited Partygoer
Pete Davidson
as Tom Zutaut
Aaron Jay Rome
as Kayla's Boyfriend
David Costabile
as Doc McGhee
Alyssa Marie Stilwell
as Kayla
Brittany Furlan
as Biker Chick
Trace Masters
as Frank Feranna, Jr., Age 8
Supporting cast
85Matthew Underwood
as Gino
Kathryn Morris
as Deana
Vince Mattis
as Frank Feranna, Jr.
Mark Ashworth
as Deana's Boyfriend
Avis Marie Barnes
as Officer
Eleanor Threatt
as County Clerk
Joe Chrest
as David
Elena Evangelo
as Voula
Courtney Dietz
as Athena
Kabby Borders
as Tommy's Girlfriend
Carol Ann Scruggs
as Dottie
Peter Jaymes Jr
as Rick
Katherine Neff
as Lovey
Bernard Hocke
as Mick's Doctor
David Kallaway
as Starwood Bouncer
Ethan Mcgee
as First Fan
Betsy Holt
as Vince's Groupie
Sylvia Grace Crim
as Restaurant Groupie
Lucius Falick
as Drunk Dude
Christian Gehring
as David Lee Roth
Alexanne Wagner
as Tom Zutaut's Girlfriend
Melanie Hebert
as MTV VJ
Tony Cavalero
as Ozzy Osbourne
Leven Rambin
as Sharise
Max Milner
as Razzle
Jordan Lane Price
as Roxy
Kristin Brock
as Party Guest
Rebekah Graf
as Heather Locklear
Scott Walker
as News Anchor
Iris D Aquin
as Skylar, Age 2
Lyra D Aquin
as Skylar, Age 2
Joshua Mikel
as Drug Dealer
Blaine Kern Iii
as Addict
Martin Bats Bradford
as Paramedic #1
Anthony Marble
as Paramedic #2
Kamryn Ragsdale
as Skylar
Anthony Vincent Valbiro
as John Corabi
Ladson Deyne
as Bartender
Michael Hodson
as Randy Feranna
Martin Covert
as Stage Manager
Kennedy Anthony
as Denny's Daughter (uncredited)
Michael Anthony
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Katira Banks
as Concert Patron (uncredited)
Charles Barber
as Motley Security (uncredited)
William Buster Benefield
as Concert Goer (uncredited)
Johnathan Calton
as Firefighter (uncredited)
Kadrolsha Ona Carole
as Rocker Mom (uncredited)
Alisha Carter
as Rocker Mom (uncredited)
Mary Cazes
as Tropicana Stripper (uncredited)
Devin Lord Chachere
as Valet (uncredited)
Rebecca Chulew
as Mourner (uncredited)
Renee Compton
as Concert Goer (uncredited)
Karen Dalferes
as Concert Goer (uncredited)
Gordon Dexheimer
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Sean P Douglas
as Rowdy Meathead (uncredited)
John Frederick
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Chad Governale
as Hospital Parent (uncredited)
Sammy Hagar
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Forrest Jade
as Concert Goer (uncredited)
Zelda Kimble
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Steve Kish
as Arena Security (uncredited)
Tommy Lee
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gary Wayne Loper
as Security Guard (uncredited)
Jocelyn Brooke Manuel
as Party Goer (uncredited)
Mick Mars
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Woodrow Eduard Mccarthy
as Concert Goer (uncredited)
Mike R Moreau
as Sharise's Father (uncredited)
Christopher Morris
as Rock Fan (uncredited)
Vince Neil
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Erik Olsen
as Radio Creep (uncredited)
Edward Parker
as Hospital Visitor (uncredited)
Sean Powell
as Fireman (uncredited)
Lindsey Reimann
as Studio Assistant (uncredited)
Helena Sadvary
as Early Fan Girl (uncredited)
Leanne Scarbro
as Concert Goer (uncredited)
Nikki Sixx
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Clayton Smith
as Heroin Addict (uncredited)
Toney Chapman Steele
as Strip Club Patron (uncredited)
Jessica Dawson Strong
as Groupie (uncredited)
Richard Blake Suarez
as Concert Goer (uncredited)
Sue Lynn Ansari
as Backstage Vixen (uncredited)
Meiyee Apple Tam
as Doctor #2 (uncredited)
Alex Van Halen
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Eddie Van Halen
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Amanda Marie Wilkinson
as Crue Groupie (uncredited)
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