Rock Star (2001)
The story of a wanna be who got to be.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Mark Wahlberg
as Chris 'Izzy' Cole
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Jennifer Aniston
as Emily Poule
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Dominic West
as Kirk Cuddy
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Jason Bonham
as A.C.
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Jeff Pilson
as Jorgen
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Zakk Wylde
as Ghode
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Timothy Spall
as Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
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Blas Elias
as Donny Johnson
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Nick Catanese
as Xander Cummins
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Brian Vander Ark
as Ricki Bell
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Timothy Olyphant
as Rob Malcolm
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Dagmara Dominczyk
as Tania Asher, Steel Dragon PR
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Matthew Glave
as Joe Cole
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Michael Shamus Wiles
as Mr. Cole
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Beth Grant
as Mrs. Cole
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Jason Flemyng
as Bobby Beers
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Carey Lessard
as Nina
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Kristin Richardson
as Samantha
Crew
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Stephen Herek
Director
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Ueli Steiger
Director of Photography
- Trudy Ship Editor
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Trevor Rabin
Original Music Composer
- Toby Jaffe Producer
- Robert Lawrence Producer
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John Stockwell
Screenplay
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