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Anvil: The Story of Anvil

Anvil: The Story of Anvil

2008Movie⏱️ 1h 20mNot Rated
DocumentaryBiographyDramaMusic
7.9
IMDB Rating
17,280 votes

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.

Director
Sacha Gervasi
Writers
N/A
Stars
Robb Reiner, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Tiziana Arrigoni
Release Date
February 20, 2009
Language
English
Country
Canada
🏆 23
Wins
🎯 21
Nominations
💬 75
Reviews
📋 11.7K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Robb Reiner
Robb Reiner
as Self - Drummer, Anvil
Steve 'Lips' Kudlow
Steve 'Lips' Kudlow
as Self - Singer, Lead Guitarist, Anvil
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Tiziana Arrigoni
as Self - Anvil's Manager
Scott Ian
Scott Ian
as Self - Rhythm Guitarist, Anthrax
Lemmy
Lemmy
as Self - Bassist, Motörhead
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Malcolm Dome
as Self - Journalist, Metal Hammer Magazine
Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich
as Self - Drummer, Metallica
Slash
Slash
as Self - Guitarist
Tom Araya
Tom Araya
as Self - Bassist, Slayer
Jon Zazula
Jon Zazula
as Self - Manager of Metallica, Anthrax, Anvil

💰 Box Office

$951,380
Worldwide Gross
$667,911
Domestic Gross
$34,651
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Color
Color
Filming Location
Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🏷️ Keywords

male nuditymale frontal nuditymusic documentaryheavy metalcanadian

🎯 Categories

Music DocumentaryBiographyDocumentaryDramaMusic

⭐ Featured Review

Beautifully crafted documentary
by bizlift2008-01-19
9/10

"The Sundance documentaries I look forward to every year are usually heavy insights into social injustices or political atrocities. So when I first heard about "Anvil!", I admit I was expecting a goofy, cheesy film. Fortunately, my expectations were blown away during the world premiere at Sundance. Director Sacha Gervasi demonstrated that the love of a fan and the 30 year bond between best friends and band mates can be just as powerful and compelling subject matter as found in any other documentary. I was impressed by the film's artistry. Sacha's profiles revealed rich cha..."

💡 Did You Know?

Director Sacha Gervasi was once a roadie for Anvil.

📖 Synopsis

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.