Rock Star(2001)
“The story of a wanna be who got to be.”
Overview
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.
Director
Stephen Herek
Studio
Metal Productions Inc.
Budget
$57M
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Mark Wahlberg
as Chris 'Izzy' Cole
Jennifer Aniston
as Emily Poule
Dominic West
as Kirk Cuddy
Jason Bonham
as A.C.
Jeff Pilson
as Jorgen
Zakk Wylde
as Ghode
Timothy Spall
as Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
Blas Elias
as Donny Johnson
Nick Catanese
as Xander Cummins
Brian Vander Ark
as Ricki Bell
Timothy Olyphant
as Rob Malcolm
Dagmara Dominczyk
as Tania Asher, Steel Dragon PR
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$57M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
Metal Productions Inc. • Bel Air Entertainment • Maysville Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rock Star?▼
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What is Rock Star about?▼
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.
Who directed Rock Star?▼
Rock Star was directed by Stephen Herek and released in 2001. It is a music, drama, comedy film.
How long is Rock Star?▼
Rock Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Rock Star?▼
The cast of Rock Star includes Mark Wahlberg as Chris 'Izzy' Cole, Jennifer Aniston as Emily Poule, Dominic West as Kirk Cuddy, Jason Bonham as A.C., Jeff Pilson as Jorgen and more.
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