Anvil (2008)
Anvil: The Story of Anvil (original title)Reference View | Change View
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- 1h 20min
- Documentary, Biography
- 20 Feb 2009 (UK)
- Movie
Since 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metal's most influential yet commercially unsuccessful acts. In 2006, after a fledging European tour Anvil sets out to record their thirteenth album and continue to follow their dreams.
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Awards:
- 23 wins & 21 nominations.
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Cast
| Scott Ian | ... |
Self - Rhythm Guitarist, Anthrax
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| Lemmy | ... |
Self - Bassist, Motörhead
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Malcolm Dome | ... |
Self - Journalist, Metal Hammer Magazine
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| Lars Ulrich | ... |
Self - Drummer, Metallica
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| Slash | ... |
Self - Guitarist
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| Tom Araya | ... |
Self - Bassist, Slayer
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| Jon Zazula | ... |
Self - Manager of Metallica, Anthrax, Anvil
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| Steve 'Lips' Kudlow | ... |
Self - Singer, Lead Guitarist, Anvil
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| Robb Reiner | ... |
Self - Drummer, Anvil
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Cut Loose | ... |
Self - Anvil Fan
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Mad Dog | ... |
Self - Anvil Fan
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Gary Greenblatt | ... |
Self - Original Bassist, Anvil
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Toby Kudlow | ... |
Self - Steve 'Lips' Kudlow's Mother
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Jane Reiner | ... |
Self - Robb Reiner's Wife
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Andrea Reiner | ... |
Self - Robb Reiner's Sister
(as Droid Reiner)
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Tyler Reiner | ... |
Self - Robb Reiner's Son
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Ginny Kudlow | ... |
Self - Steve 'Lips' Kudlow's Wife
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Averey Kudlow | ... |
Self - Steve 'Lips' Kudlow's Son
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Glenn Five | ... |
Self - Bassist, Anvil
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Ivan Hurd | ... |
Self - Guitarist, Anvil, 1995-2007
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Tiziana Arrigoni | ... |
Self - Anvil's Manager
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| Michael Schenker | ... |
Self - Lead Guitarist, Scorpions
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Brian Robertson | ... |
Self - Guitarist, Motörhead
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| Carmine Appice | ... |
Self - Drummer, Vanilla Fudge, Cactus
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Jay Jay French | ... |
Self - Guitarist, Twisted Sister
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| Tommy Aldridge | ... |
Self - Drummer, Whitesnake
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Gary Kudlow | ... |
Self - Steve 'Lips' Kudlow's Brother
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Rhonda Gibson | ... |
Self - Steve 'Lips' Kudlow's Sister
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Eniko Reiner | ... |
Self - Robb Reiner's Mother
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Christopher Tsangarides | ... |
Self - Record Producer
(as Chris Tsangarides)
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William Howell | ... |
Self - Host, KNAC Internet Radio
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Fraser Hill | ... |
Self - Head of A&R, EMI Music Canada
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Kevin Goocher | ... |
Self
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| Glenn Edward Gyorffy | ... |
Self
(as Glenn Gyorffy)
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Nigel Hudson | ... |
Self
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Amber Lang | ... |
Self
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Bobby Razak | ... |
Self
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Jerry Fielden | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Tony Gallo | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sacha Gervasi | ||
Produced by
| Sean Barney | ... | associate producer |
| Warren Cohen | ... | executive producer |
| Jannat Gargi | ... | Imaging Producer |
| Sacha Gervasi | ... | executive producer |
| Rick Krim | ... | executive producer |
| Lauren McClard | ... | associate producer |
| Dana Sano | ... | associate producer |
| Christopher Soos | ... | executive producer |
| Rebecca Yeldham | ... | producer |
Music by
| David Norland | ||
Cinematography by
| Christopher Soos | ||
Editing by
| Andrew Dickler | ||
| Jeff Renfroe | ||
Editorial Department
| Heydar Adel | ... | on-line editor |
| Joshua Alan Baca | ... | on-line editor |
| Marc Brown | ... | film output: digital intermediate |
| Anne-Marie Cowsill | ... | assistant editor |
| Christopher Currall | ... | on-line editor |
| Christine Park | ... | assistant editor |
| Sin-Halina Sy | ... | assistant editor |
| Chris Van Duyn | ... | on-line producer |
Production Management
| Luca Borghese | ... | post-production supervisor |
Sound Department
| Tony Bollas | ... | additional sound |
| John Cannon | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Mat Dennis | ... | sound recordist |
| Dan Gleich | ... | additional sound |
| Daniel R. Kerr | ... | stage recordist |
| Geoffrey G. Rubay | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| David Young | ... | sound engineering (as David M. Young) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jeremy Benning | ... | Steadicam operator: Japan / additional camera operator |
| Balazs Bolygo | ... | additional camera operator |
| Brent J. Craig | ... | additional camera operator |
| Ray Dumas | ... | Steadicam operator: Europe / additional camera operator |
| Todd Michael Harris | ... | camera operator (as Todd Harris) |
| Andrew Mueller | ... | additional camera operator / camera operator: Europe |
| Vasco Nunes | ... | additional camera operator / cinematographer: second unit |
| Greg Smith | ... | additional camera operator |
| Diz Toba | ... | additional camera operator |
| Brent J. Craig | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Bronwen Boyan | ... | music consultant |
| Bryan Lawson | ... | music editor |
| Brian Richards | ... | music editor |
| Dana Sano | ... | music supervisor |
| David Torn | ... | composer: additional music |
| Libby Umstead | ... | music coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Ryland Aldrich | ... | distribution consultant |
| Sean Barney | ... | production coordinator |
| Joshua Deighton | ... | distribution consultant |
| Andy Goldman | ... | title designer |
| Kyle Garrett Greenberg | ... | Distribution |
| Sean Macaulay | ... | creative consultant |
| Lauren McClard | ... | production coordinator |
| Atsushi Naito | ... | legal |
| Scott Peters | ... | production coordinator: Europe |
| Karen Shatzkin | ... | legal services |
| Alex Young | ... | dvd producer |
| David Magdael | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Anne Stulz | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Tony Gallo | ... | special thanks |
| Johnny Hunt | ... | thanks |
| Ricki Lander | ... | special thanks (as Ricki Noel Lander) |
| Robert Mailhouse | ... | thanks |
| Michael Patterson | ... | thanks |
| Joan Scheckel | ... | special thanks |
| Gore Verbinski | ... | special thanks |
| Steven Wiig | ... | special thanks |
| Diane J. Wright | ... | special thanks (as Diane Wright) |
| Steven Zaillian | ... | extra special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Mushroom Pictures (2008) (Australia)
- Abramorama (2009) (United States) (theatrical)
- Filmswelike (2009) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Portobello Electric (2022) (United States) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2009) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Uplink (2009) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Utopia (2022) (United States) (theatrical)
- Zootrope Films (2010) (France) (theatrical)
- Atlantic Film (2011) (Finland) (DVD)
- Spectra Filmworks (2009) (Canada) (DVD)
- The Works UK Distribution (2009) (United Kingdom)
- VH1 Classic (2009) (United States) (tv)
- VH1 Classic (2009) (United States) (video)
- Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) (2011) (Germany) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2010) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- 42West (publicity)
- Hollywood-DI (HD Screening Services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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, despite never hitting the big time. 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. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Sacha Gervasi was once a roadie for Anvil. See more » |
| Goofs | In the end credits, Lemmy Kilmister's last name is misspelled as "Kilminster." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Observe & Report/Lymelife/Hannah Montana The Movie/The Mysteries of Pittsburgh/Anvil! the Story of Anvil (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Metal on Metal See more » |
| Crazy Credits | There are additional scenes during the closing credits See more » |
| Quotes |
Steve 'Lips' Kudlow:
Everything on the tour went drastically wrong. But at least there was a tour for it to go wrong on. See more » |