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2001

Rock Star

Directed by Stephen Herek
The story of a wanna be who got to be.

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.

Duration

1h 45m

Released

September 4, 2001

Revenue

$19,334,145

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6.7

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Cast64

  • Mark Wahlberg
  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Dominic West
  • Jason Bonham
  • Jeff Pilson
  • Zakk Wylde
  • Timothy Spall
  • Blas Elias
  • Nick Catanese

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