Metallica: Some Kind of Monster(2004)
Overview
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.
Director
Bruce Sinofsky
Studio
Electra Entertainment
Cast
James Hetfield
as Self
Lars Ulrich
as Self
Kirk Hammett
as Self
Robert Trujillo
as Self
Jason Newsted
as Self
Dave Mustaine
as Self
Bob Rock
as Self
Phil Towle
as Self
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Electra Entertainment • Vertigo
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What is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster about?▼
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.
Who directed Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?▼
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster was directed by Bruce Sinofsky and released in 2004. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?▼
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
Who stars in Metallica: Some Kind of Monster?▼
The cast of Metallica: Some Kind of Monster includes James Hetfield as Self, Lars Ulrich as Self, Kirk Hammett as Self, Robert Trujillo as Self, Jason Newsted as Self and more.
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