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Director:
Robert Mandel
Writers:
Christopher Ames (writer)
Carolyn Shelby (writer)
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Release Date:
18 July 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Music more
Tagline:
Music made them legends. Tragedy made them heroes.
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User Comments:
Absorbing and thoroughly entertaining biopic more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Nick Bagnall ... Pete Willis

Karl Geary ... Steve Clark

Adam MacDonald ... Rick Savage

Esteban Powell ... Phil Collen
Orlando Seale ... Joe Elliott

Tat Whalley ... Rick Allen

Dean McDermott ... Peter Mensch

Amber Valletta ... Lorelei Shellist

Anthony Michael Hall ... Mutt Lange
Brett Watson ... Tony Kenning
Danette Mackay ... Mrs. Elliot
Matt Cooke ... Barry Clark

Larry Day ... Joe Elliott Sr.
Emma Stevens ... Mrs. Allen

Ivan Smith ... Doctor
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for some drug use.
Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Germany:12 | UK:12 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Company:
LS Productions more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene where Joe Elliott is driving and listening to "Pour Some Sugar on Me" he reaches down to rewind the tape. Immediately before he reaches down he passes a white car parked on the side of the road. When the shot cuts back to Joe from the tape deck, he passes that same white car again. more
Quotes:
Steve: I am a rock God! more

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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful:-
Absorbing and thoroughly entertaining biopic, 20 July 2001
10/10
Author: mermer72 from United States

Engaging look at one of the biggest bands of the '80's. Although peppered with some inaccuracies, the movie is well acted and quite absorbing. The band's rise is traced from their working-class roots to mega-platinum status, including their drummer's near-fatal car accident and triumphant return despite the loss of an arm, and their guitarists' battles with alcohol. The actors are far from look-alikes, but manage to bring through their real-life counterparts' personalities. Most noteworthy is a heartbreaking performance by Karl Geary as Steve Clark. While Orlando Seale dominates the film as the ambitious Joe Elliott, Adam MacDonald's portrayal of Rick Savage will send goosebumps down the arms of some fans. Die-hard fans will spot lots of gaps in the script, but should appreciate it for the tribute that it is intended to be.

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