Anvil! The Story of Anvil
“At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sacha Gervasi
- Screenplay & Story
- Sacha Gervasi
- Original Score
- David Norland
- Original Title
- Anvil! The Story of Anvil
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Zootrope Films, Abramorama, VH1 Rock Docs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sacha Gervasi
Sacha Gervasi
David Norland
Christopher Soos
Jeff Renfroe, Andrew Dickler
Sacha Gervasi, Rebecca Yeldham
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Soos
Director of Photography
Sacha Gervasi
Director
David Norland
Original Music Composer
Sacha Gervasi
Screenplay
Jeff Renfroe
Editor
Rebecca Yeldham
Producer
Andrew Dickler
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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?
The principal cast of Anvil! The Story of Anvil includes Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Kevin Goocher, Glenn Gyorffy, William Howell.
When was Anvil! The Story of Anvil released and how long is it?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anvil! The Story of Anvil was composed by David Norland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anvil! The Story of Anvil?
Anvil! The Story of Anvil holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).