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Michael Monroe Documentary

Michael Monroe Documentary

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Documentary

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The documentary explores the life of one of Finland's most beloved rock star. We experience the rise and fall of Hanoi Rocks, and get the answer to what keeps Monroe so energetic year after year.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Finnish

Runtime

77 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

27 December 2021

Country

Finland

Cast

Michael Monroe

Michael Monroe

Self

Sam Yaffa

Sam Yaffa

Self

Marjatta Kaistila

Marjatta Kaistila

Self

Slash

Slash

Self

Duff McKagan

Duff McKagan

Self

Chris Shiflett

Chris Shiflett

Self

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