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Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)

Movie ★ 7.6 81 min

Documentary Music

At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

Sacha Gervasi Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 14, 2008
Runtime
81 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt1157605
Language
Studio
Zootrope Films, Abramorama, VH1 Rock Docs

Themes

Cast

Steve 'Lips' Kudlow Steve 'Lips' Kudlow Self - Lead Guitar Robb Reiner Robb Reiner Self - Drummer Kevin Goocher Kevin Goocher Self Glenn Gyorffy Glenn Gyorffy Self William Howell Self Tiziana Arrigoni Self - Manager Slash Slash Self Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister Self Scott Ian Scott Ian Self Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich Self Tom Araya Tom Araya Self Jon Zazula Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Anvil! The Story of Anvil about?
At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.
Who directed Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil was directed by Sacha Gervasi.
Who stars in Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil stars Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Kevin Goocher, Glenn Gyorffy.
When was Anvil! The Story of Anvil released?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a 2008 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
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