Rock Star(2001)
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.
Movie: Rock Star
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chris 'Izzy' Cole
Emily Poule
Kirk Cuddy
A.C.
Jorgen
Ghode
Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
Donny Johnson
Xander Cummins
Ricki Bell
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