Heavy Metal Parking Lot
“The wildest rock 'n' roll documentary of all time.”
Synopsis
Heavy Metal Parking Lot documents heavy metal music fans tailgating in the parking lot outside the Capital Centre (since demolished) in Landover, Maryland, on May 31, 1986, before a Judas Priest concert (with opening act Dokken).
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Heavy Metal Parking Lot trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-15
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Krulik, John Heyn
- Original Title
- Heavy Metal Parking Lot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Krulik, John Heyn
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Jeff Krulik
Director
John Heyn
Director
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What is Heavy Metal Parking Lot about?
Heavy Metal Parking Lot documents heavy metal music fans tailgating in the parking lot outside the Capital Centre (since demolished) in Landover, Maryland, on May 31, 1986, before a Judas Priest concert (with opening act Dokken).
Who directed Heavy Metal Parking Lot?
Heavy Metal Parking Lot was directed by Jeff Krulik, John Heyn.
Who stars in Heavy Metal Parking Lot?
The principal cast of Heavy Metal Parking Lot includes Not specified.
When was Heavy Metal Parking Lot released and how long is it?
Heavy Metal Parking Lot was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 17m.