

Kurt & Courtney
1998-02-27 · 95 min · ★ 6.0
After rocker Kurt Cobain's death, ruled a suicide, a film crew arrives in Seattle to make a documentary. Director Nick Broomfield talks to lots of people. Portraits emerge: a shy, slight Kurt, weary of touring, embarrassed by fame, hooked on heroin; an out-going Courtney, dramatic, controlling, moving from groupie to star.
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Production details
- Directors
- Nick Broomfield
- Production companies
- Strength Ltd.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 890,324
Top Cast
Nick BroomfieldSelf - Interviewer
Kurt CobainSelf (archive footage)
Larry FlyntSelf
Courtney LoveSelf
Sam RubinSelf (archive footage)
Vincent SchiavelliSelf
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