Rock Star (2001)

MovieMusic, Drama, Comedy1h 45m
Rock Star (2001) movie posterReview score: 67%

Plot

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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Mark WahlbergMark WahlbergChris 'Izzy' ColeJennifer AnistonJennifer AnistonEmily PouleDominic WestDominic WestKirk CuddyJason BonhamJason BonhamA.C.Jeff PilsonJeff PilsonJorgenZakk WyldeZakk WyldeGhodeTimothy SpallTimothy SpallMats, Steel Dragon Road ManagerBlas EliasBlas EliasDonny Johnson

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