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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster(2004)
Status: Released
Date: 2004-06-10
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233 Votes
Time: 2h 21m
Overview:
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Electra Entertainment
Movie: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
Top 8 Billed Cast
James Hetfield
Self
Lars Ulrich
Self
Kirk Hammett
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Robert Trujillo
Self
Jason Newsted
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Dave Mustaine
Self
Bob Rock
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Phil Towle
Self
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