The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell
2025 · Movie · 102 min · ★ 8.6
Bill Bartell was a multifaceted individual who traversed the punk rock scene, law enforcement, rodeo riding, and country music. Known for his unique contribution to punk rock through his label Gasatanka Records and band White Flag, Bartell's life defies conventional boundaries, blending hyper-masculinity with subcultural rebellion. His story, filled with mysterious and seemingly contradictory roles, offers a compelling narrative about identity, transformation, and the unexpected paths life can take.
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Details
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-02-20
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 102 min
Themes
- punk rock
- los angeles, california
- mustache
- law enforcement
- subversive
- music scene
- rodeo cowboy
Cast & crew
Allison Anders
as Self
- KB
Kurt Bloch
as Self
Don Bolles
as Self
Dez Cadena
as Self
Kurt Cobain
as Self (archive footage)
Dale Crover
as Self
Fat Mike
as Self
- BO
Buzz Osborne
as Self
Bill Bartell
as Pat Fear (archive footage)
- JM
Jeff McDonald
as Self
Directed by David Markey