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Rock Star

2001-09-04 · 105 min · ★ 6.7

Music · Drama · Comedy

A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.

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Directors
Stephen Herek
Production companies
Metal Productions Inc., Bel Air Entertainment, Maysville Pictures, Robert Lawrence Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 57,000,000
Revenue
USD 19,334,145

Top Cast

Mark WahlbergMark WahlbergChris 'Izzy' Cole
Jennifer AnistonJennifer AnistonEmily Poule
Dominic WestDominic WestKirk Cuddy
Jason BonhamJason BonhamA.C.
Jeff PilsonJeff PilsonJorgen
Zakk WyldeZakk WyldeGhode
Timothy SpallTimothy SpallMats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
Blas EliasBlas EliasDonny Johnson
Nick CataneseNick CataneseXander Cummins
Brian Vander ArkBrian Vander ArkRicki Bell
Timothy OlyphantTimothy OlyphantRob Malcolm
Dagmara DominczykDagmara DominczykTania Asher, Steel Dragon PR
Matthew GlaveMatthew GlaveJoe Cole
Michael Shamus WilesMichael Shamus WilesMr. Cole
Beth GrantBeth GrantMrs. Cole
Jason FlemyngJason FlemyngBobby Beers
Carey LessardCarey LessardNina
Kristin RichardsonKristin RichardsonSamantha
Jamie WilliamsJamie WilliamsMason Bell
Keith LonekerKeith LonekerRoadie #1

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